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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $123/hr. The typical top rate across 237 priced coding listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

FreshPosted 3d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

Job Type: Contractor

micro1 is looking for experienced OpenSCAD developers to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use OpenSCAD to complete real-world 2D and 3D CAD modeling tasks and explain your workflows step by step. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand CAD design and parametric modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD models using OpenSCAD.
Develop parametric models using scripts, loops, and reusable modules.
Work with Boolean operations, transformations, and extrusion techniques.
Troubleshoot modeling issues and optimize CAD designs.
Complete advanced OpenSCAD tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for CAD modeling workflows.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Strong professional hands-on experience using OpenSCAD.
Experience with parametric and script-based 3D modeling.
Good understanding of OpenSCAD syntax, modules, functions, and Boolean operations.
Ability to create accurate and complex CAD models.
Access to OpenSCAD and ability to record your screen while completing tasks.
English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
Ability to explain technical workflows clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

A relevant master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
Previous Human Data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.
A portfolio or GitHub projects demonstrating OpenSCAD expertise.
Experience with 3D printing, mechanical design, or procedural modeling.

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.