micro1 for AI trainers
Leverage your expertise to train next-generation AI models
- Open jobs
- 271
- Median pay
- $70/hr
- Typical pay
- $15β200/hr
- 10,686 reviews
- 4.7
About micro1
micro1 started in 2022 as an AI recruiting company, with an AI interviewer named Zara. It now hires doctors, lawyers, engineers, linguists, and other experts as contractors. They make and check training data for AI labs and for companies such as Microsoft and Amazon.
- Founded
- 2022
- Founder
- Ali Ansari (CEO)
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- Funding
- Over $100M at a $4B valuation (2026)
- Workers
- Contractors, through Deel
- Payment
- Deel, twice a month
How hiring works
- Apply to a job on the micro1 job board.
- Do a spoken AI interview with Zara, 20 to 40 minutes. Human recruiters review it.
- When a project picks you, sign the contract and verify your identity in Deel, then pass a background check.
- Most projects ask for about 15 to 20 hours a week. Hourly projects track time with Hubstaff.
What workers say
Good
- Most reviewers say Deel payments arrive on time.
- The AI interview is fast and clear.
- Wide pay range, up to $400 an hour for some attorney roles.
Watch out for
- A passed interview does not guarantee a project. Some people wait for weeks.
- Work volume changes. Projects can end suddenly or move from hourly to per-task pay.
- Many Trustpilot reviews rate the interview, not paid project work.
Open jobs at micro1
Open jobs
Pay amount
271 jobs
Puzzle Solver (Coding)PythonC+++0$50β80/hr
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ML EngineerMachine Learning+0$80β150/hr
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FreeCAD Expert FreecadMechanical EngineeringMulti-Part CAD Assembly AnalysisTechnical WritingEngineering Drawing Interpretation+4$40β80/hr
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Industrial Design CAD ExpertFreecadCAD Assembly InterpretationMechanical EngineeringTechnical Documentation+3$40β80/hr
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Aerospace CAD ExpertCAD (Computer-Aided Design)FreecadMechanical EngineeringAerospace AssembliesTechnical WritingTechnical Drawing Interpretation+9$40β80/hr
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Mechanical CAD ExpertFreecadSolidworksCatiaAutodesk InventorMechanical Assembly AnalysisEngineering Drawing Interpretation+6$40β80/hr
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Cantonese Language EvaluatorCantonese+0$30β40/hr
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Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity (Aged 50+)SelfiesVideo RecordingsFollow Instructions+1$139β140/hr
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Shopify SpecialistShopify Data ModelE-Commerce AnalyticsApplied Shopify ExperienceFeedback Quality+3$60β100/hr
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Robot Training Operator Fine Motor ControlAbility to Follow Instructions ExactlyComfort with RepetitiveHands-on WorkPhysical StaminaReliability and Punctuality+7$30/hr
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Developmental Psychology (PhD)Child Development ExpertiseDevelopmental Psychology+1$100β200/hr
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Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity (Siblings)SelfiesVideo RecordingsFollow Instructions+1$139β140/hr
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Customer Service ExpertPhone CallsEnglish CommunicationCustomer ServiceCaptchaSchedulingAppointment Handling+5$18β28/hr
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Data AnalystPIIData PrivacyDocument ReviewData AnalysisQuality Assurance+3$31β60/hr
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Visual Creative Expert Visual CurationArtistic JudgmentImage EvaluationPhotographyArt DirectionGraphic Design+7$21β70/hr
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Mechanical Engineering ExpertPythonMechanical Engineering+1$80β150/hr
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Circuit Design ExpertPythonCircuit Design+0$80β150/hr
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Materials Science ExpertPythonMaterials Science+0$80β150/hr
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Aerodynamics ExpertPythonAerodynamics+0$80β150/hr
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Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc) Physics MasteryWritten Technical CommunicationTechnical Problem-Solving DepthMathematical & Computational Fluency+3$100β200/hr
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Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) PhysicsAb Initio Configuration Interaction for PolarizabilityAtomic-Structure Calculations for Yb-171 / Yb-174Sigma vs Pi Transition Identification+3$100β200/hr
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Physics Expert PhD (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter)PhysicsKramers-Wannier DualityQuenched Disorder AveragingSquare-Lattice Self-DualityDomain-Wall Free EnergyNoncontractible Loop Defects+6$100β200/hr
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Portuguese Transcription ExpertAudio TranscriptionAI Training+1$10β18/hr
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Mandarin Transcription ExpertAudio TranscriptionAI Training+1$20β30/hr
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Dutch Transcription ExpertAudio TranscriptionAI Training+1$25β30/hr
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Software EngineerPythonJavaRustAlgorithmsBasics C++TypeScript+7$50β100/hr
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GitHub ContributorPythonJavaRustAlgorithmsBasics C++TypeScript+7$50β100/hr
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Cantonese Transcription ExpertAudio TranscriptionAttention to DetailsAI Training+2$20β35/hr
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CFD EngineerCFD EngineeringAerodynamicsFluid-Dynamics+1$50β150/hr
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AttorneyContract DraftingTechnology TransactionsContract NegotiationContract Redlining+3$90β110/hr
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Sales / Revenue / CS Operations ExpertOperationsCRM OwnershipRevenue Tools Beyond the CRMOperational Judgment and Policy ConflictsData Accuracy and Reporting+3$40β80/hr
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Revenue Operations Specialist (SaaS)OperationsConflicting Policy ArbitrationCRM Ownership and Data ModelCompliance-Constrained Operations DesignRevenue Data Integrity and Reporting+4$50β100/hr
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Vlogger (Insta360, DJI Osmo, GoPro MAX)Video Recording+0$10β15/hr
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360Β° Video Recorder (Insta360 / GoPro MAX)360Β° Video RecordingCamera MountsVideo UploadEquipment Handling+3$15β20/hr
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CAD ExpertAutoCADAutoDeskFusion 360FreeCADCAD+3$80β150/hr
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Exocentric Video RecorderVideo RecordingCamera Setup+0$10β15/hr
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Music & Sound Annotation ExpertAnalytical ListeningMusic Theory KnowledgeAudio Annotation+2$30β45/hr
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STEM ExpertBiology+0$80β150/hr
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Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm SpecialistClinical ReasoningClinical Risk AssessmentIntervention JudgmentRisk FormulationIdeation/Intent DifferentiationEscalation Judgment+6$45β95/hr
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Adolescent/Child Safeguarding & Exploitation SpecialistClinical ReasoningClinical Risk AssessmentSeverity StagingIntervention JudgmentAdolescent/Child SafeguardingExploitation Risk Detection+7$45β95/hr
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Eating Disorder Specialist (Adolescent)Clinical ReasoningChild/Adolescent Clinical Safety ExpertiseClinical Risk AssessmentSeverity StagingIntervention JudgmentDisordered Eating Specialization+5$45β95/hr
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Substance Use - Adolescent Addiction SpecialistClinical ReasoningChild/Adolescent Clinical Safety ExpertiseClinical Risk AssessmentSeverity StagingIntervention Judgment+4$45β95/hr
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Tamil Transcription ExpertTamil Language ProficiencyAudio TranscriptionLinguistic AnnotationTranscription SoftwareDigital Collaboration Tools+4$10β24/hr
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Telugu Transcription ExpertTelugu Language ProficiencyTranscriptionLinguistic AnnotationEditing and ProofreadingCultural CompetencyAnnotation Tools+6$10β24/hr
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German Transcription ExpertGerman Language ProficiencyAudio TranscriptionLinguistic AnnotationAudio Playback Tools+3$20β30/hr
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Venture Capital Associate Market Sizing & Competitive AnalysisStartup Evaluation & Founder AssessmentInvestment Memo & Thesis ConstructionWritten Precision & DocumentationAnalytical Reasoning Under Ambiguity+4$45β100/hr
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Private Equity Associate Private Equity MasteryLBO Modelling & Returns AnalysisInvestment Thesis & IC Memo WritingDue Diligence & Risk AssessmentWritten Precision & DocumentationAnalytical Reasoning Under Ambiguity+5$45β100/hr
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Investment Banking AssociateInvestment BankingFinancial Modelling ProficiencyDeal Analysis & Valuation JudgementFinancial Analysis MasteryPitch Construction & Client CommsWritten Precision & Documentation+5$45β100/hr
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Data ScientistPythonMachine LearningStatisticsData AnalysisExperimentationPandas+5$245β280/hr
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Senior Software EngineerSystem DesignCode ReviewDebuggingAlgorithmsData StructuresSoftware Architecture+4$245β280/hr
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Frequently Asked Questions about micro1
How much does micro1 pay?
micro1 has 271 open jobs on this site. The median pay is $70/hr, and most jobs pay $15β200/hr. Each job page shows its own rate.
How does micro1 pay workers?
micro1 pays in USD through Deel. Work from the 1st to the 15th is paid around the 20th. Work from the 16th to the end of the month is paid around the 5th of the next month. You must pass Deel's identity check before your first payment.
How do I get hired at micro1?
1. Apply to a job on the micro1 job board. 2. Do a spoken AI interview with Zara, 20 to 40 minutes. Human recruiters review it. 3. When a project picks you, sign the contract and verify your identity in Deel, then pass a background check. 4. Most projects ask for about 15 to 20 hours a week. Hourly projects track time with Hubstaff.
Is micro1 legit?
Yes. micro1 is a San Francisco company founded in 2022. In 2026 it raised over $100M at a $4B valuation, and it works with AI labs and companies such as Microsoft and Amazon. It pays contractors through Deel, twice a month, and it has 4.7 of 5 on Trustpilot from over 10,000 reviews.
What is an AI trainer job?
AI trainers help companies improve AI models. You review and rate model answers, write example answers, find mistakes, or record voice and video data. Experts in law, medicine, coding, languages, and other fields teach models how a professional thinks. Most of this work is remote, flexible, and paid by the hour.
Are AI trainer jobs remote?
Yes. Every job on this site is remote, and most have flexible hours. Some jobs accept people from certain countries only, so check the π location on each job before you apply.
What skills or degrees do I need?
It depends on the job. Generalist jobs need clear writing and attention to detail. Expert jobs usually ask for a degree or work experience in the field, such as a law license or medical training. Language jobs need native or fluent skill in that language. Coding jobs need real programming experience.