micro1 · STEM & research
Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialist
Listed on micro1 as “Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialist”
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$30–$60 per hour
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$70–$114 per hour
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Typical: the middle of the lowest and highest rates posted by 66 listings in this category on Seoulstart, in US dollars.
What this actually is
You design problems that stump current AI models, evaluate AI reasoning against the correct answer, write rubrics, and provide expert feedback. Often the highest-paid category because the expertise pool is small. The platform title (Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialist) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.
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- 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.
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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: Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialist
Role Type: Contractor (~15 hrs/week)
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialists to support an internal project evaluating and improving advanced AI models. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. Flexible, pay-per-task work across history, law, finance, journalism, and tech, for experts with prior AI training experience.
Scope of Work
• Design nuanced, domain-specific tasks that probe AI model limits and surface reasoning flaws.
• Author questions and scenarios demanding deep subject knowledge, beyond general understanding.
• Assess AI-generated outputs, validating accuracy against authoritative, primary sources in your area of expertise.
• Document clear rationales for model shortcomings, specifying missed reasoning, source errors, or nuances.
• Apply detailed task guidelines and evaluation rubrics consistently to each submission.
• Submit completed deliverables independently on a rolling basis, meeting project requirements for written and verbal clarity.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proven hands-on experience with AI model training, annotation, RLHF, or evaluation.
• Deep expertise in a core domain: history, archival or library science, law (paralegal, legal academic, compliance), finance (equity research, PE/VC, forensic accounting), journalism, or technology/industry history.
• Advanced research skills with a track record of verifying complex claims against authoritative sources.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to articulate findings and feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to precisely follow detailed instructions and evaluation frameworks.
• Background in adversarial or “stomp the model” task design is advantageous.
• Graduate-level research, experience at a Fortune 100 company, or professional fluency in a non-English language a plus.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.
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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