micro1 · Finance & specialist
KiCad PCB Design Specialist
Listed on micro1 as “KiCad PCB Design Specialist”
How this rate compares
This listing
$65–$123 per hour
Typical in Finance & specialist
$60–$100 per hour
Within the typical range
Typical: the middle of the lowest and highest rates posted by 345 listings in this category on Seoulstart, in US dollars.
What this actually is
You bring your specialist expertise to AI evaluation. The shape of the work varies but the pattern is the same: review outputs, rate quality, write prompts, flag errors. The platform title (KiCad PCB Design Specialist) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.
How micro1 picks people
- Apply to the role, then do an interview with micro1's AI recruiter. It takes 20 to 40 minutes.
- Some roles add a short skills test after the interview.
- If you pass, micro1 asks you to finish your profile and verify your ID. You then join its certified pool and can apply to its other open roles.
Before you start
- Plan for 40 minutes in a quiet place.
- Have your CV and two or three examples of your own work in this field ready to talk about.
Not every applicant gets an offer. Prepare well for the interview.
How to prepare for the micro1 interview
Source: micro1's help pages. library.micro1.ai
Can you do this on your visa?
F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.
Korean tax on USD income
First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.
Original posting from micro1
Role Title: KiCad PCB Design Specialist
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is looking for experienced KiCad specialists to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use KiCad to complete real-world PCB design and electronic circuit tasks and explain your workflows step by step. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand electronics engineering.
Scope of Work
• Create and modify PCB designs and circuit schematics using KiCad.
• Work with component placement, PCB routing, and multi-layer boards.
• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and troubleshoot PCB design issues.
• Generate Gerber files and other manufacturing outputs.
• Complete advanced KiCad tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
• Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for PCB design workflows.
Requirements
• Strong professional hands-on experience using KiCad.
• Experience with PCB layout, schematic capture, and electronic circuit design.
• Good understanding of component placement, routing, and PCB design rules.
• Ability to create and review complex PCB designs.
• Access to KiCad 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 Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Previous Human Data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.
• Experience with multi-layer PCB design and manufacturing processes.
• Professional experience in electronics or hardware engineering.
Quoted from micro1's public listing on 2026-11-13. We don't edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.
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Recruits experts and generalists for AI training projects and lists each role with an hourly range on its own job board. You apply per role, then do a role-specific interview with micro1's AI recruiter.
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A real US company that pays experts in USD through Deel twice a month. The hard part is getting from the Zara AI interview to paid work. Covers pay and who can join.
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