micro1 · Finance & specialist
Irregular Warfare Expert
Listed on micro1 as “Irregular Warfare Expert”
How this rate compares
This listing
$70–$120 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 (Irregular Warfare Expert) 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 type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, project or task-based
Compensation: Typically $50-$100 USD/hour, negotiable based on experience
Project duration: Dependent on customer requirements
About the opportunity
micro1 is looking for experienced Special Operations and Irregular Warfare professionals with backgrounds in the US military, Special Operations Forces (SOF), or allied defense organizations to support customer projects focused on AI training and evaluation.
In this role, you'll apply your operational expertise to assess complex military scenarios, evaluate tactical and strategic reasoning, and contribute to the development of realistic military assessments.
Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand special operations, unconventional warfare, mission planning, and operational decision-making.
What you'll do
• Develop realistic, unclassified scenarios involving special operations, irregular warfare, and military planning.
• Review and assess military-related content for operational accuracy, relevance, and realism.
• Evaluate tactical and operational decisions, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and unsupported assumptions.
• Apply professional knowledge of special operations doctrine, mission planning, and operational risk assessment.
• Provide structured feedback and clear explanations to support project deliverables.
Required qualifications
• Professional experience in Special Operations Forces, irregular warfare, or special operations planning within military or defense organizations.
• Strong understanding of unconventional warfare, special operations missions, and operational planning.
• Experience applying tactical or operational judgment in military environments.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and written communication skills.
Preferred qualifications
• Previous experience with USSOCOM, US Army Special Forces, Naval Special Warfare, Marine Raiders, Air Force Special Operations, or comparable allied units.
• Experience in unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, foreign internal defense, or special reconnaissance.
• Background in joint operations, mission planning, intelligence support, or operational risk assessment.
• Experience developing operational assessments, military reports, training materials, or doctrine.
• Experience in deployed operational environments or multinational military operations.
Application process
• Candidates will complete an AI interview as part of the application process.
Learn More About Our Government & Defense Work
At micro1, we work with government and defense experts to evaluate how advanced AI models perform on real-world tasks.
Our MissionReport benchmark assesses AI-generated military and government reports, highlighting the importance of expert judgment, accuracy, and operational understanding.
Learn more: https://www.micro1.ai/benchmark/mission-report
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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