micro1

Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect

  • Kind of work: STEM
  • Location: United States only
  • Experience: Expert
  • Hours: Flexible
  • Languages: English

$150–300/hr

Remote STEM contract with micro1, $150–300/hr, open to people in United States. Posted Nov 3.

$150–300/hr

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Is this job worth applying to?

Pay
Above typicalTops out at $300/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
Named countries onlyOpen in United States.

The job description

Location: Remote - US-based preferred; candidates with strong relevant experience worldwide considered.

micro1 is looking for experienced Systems Architects or Chief Systems Architects to support an AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows. In this role, you will draw on your experience defining system architectures and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to design realistic tasks, coordinate contributions from domain experts, and establish clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems reason about architecture, interfaces, dependencies, and engineering trade-offs.

Scope of Work

  1. Design realistic engineering projects requiring architectural decisions across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.
  2. Translate project objectives into system architectures with defined boundaries, subsystem responsibilities, interfaces, and technical constraints.
  3. Break complex architectural problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.

Requirements

  1. Substantial professional experience as a Systems Architect, Chief Systems Architect, or in a comparable technical leadership role.
  2. Proven experience owning the architecture of complex engineering systems and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
  3. Strong expertise in system architecture design, technical trade studies, interface management, and architecture reviews.
  4. English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. A relevant master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  2. Experience with model-based systems engineering, SysML, or architecture modeling tools.
  3. Experience guiding system architectures from initial concept through implementation, integration, and deployment.
  4. Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.

How do you apply to micro1?

  1. 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.

  2. 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
  3. 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 inSome screening
Application takes~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paidTwice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout recordSome delays
CountriesRecruits 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.

$150–300/hrAdvertised payApply on micro1