FreeCAD Expert (BIM & IFC Focus)
$65–123/hr
Remote STEM contract with micro1, $65–123/hr. Posted Nov 3.
$65–123/hr
Apply on micro1Is this job worth applying to?
- Pay
- Above typicalTops out at $123/hr. The typical top rate across 148 priced STEM listings is $70/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
micro1 is looking for experienced FreeCAD specialists with expertise in BIM and IFC workflows to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use FreeCAD to complete real-world architectural and engineering modeling tasks and explain your workflows step by step. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand CAD and Building Information Modeling.
Scope of Work
- Create and modify 3D CAD and BIM models using FreeCAD.
- Work with architectural elements, building structures, and IFC files.
- Develop and validate BIM models using FreeCAD's BIM tools.
- Troubleshoot modeling issues and improve IFC compatibility.
- Complete advanced FreeCAD BIM tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
- Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for BIM and IFC workflows.
Requirements
- Strong professional hands-on experience using FreeCAD.
- Experience with BIM modeling and IFC file formats.
- Good understanding of architectural modeling, 3D CAD, and BIM workflows.
- Ability to create, edit, and validate IFC-compatible models.
- Access to FreeCAD 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 Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous Human Data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other BIM software.
- Professional experience in architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC).
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.
