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Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialist at micro1
Experts in history, law, finance, journalism or technology design tough, domain-specific tasks meant to expose reasoning flaws in AI models. They write demanding questions, check model output against authoritative primary sources, and document why an answer fails. Prior AI training experience is expected, and work is paid per task.
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What you would do
- Design subject-specific tasks that probe AI limits and expose reasoning flaws
- Write questions and scenarios needing deep subject knowledge
- Check AI outputs against authoritative primary sources
- Document rationales for model shortcomings and apply rubrics consistently
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: hands-on work in AI training, annotation, RLHF or evaluation
- Preferred: deep expertise in history, library science, law, finance, journalism or technology history
- Preferred: advanced research skills, with a record of fact-checking complex claims
- Preferred: precise adherence to detailed instructions and evaluation frameworks
- Preferred: adversarial task design background (advantageous)
Suits professionals who have already trained or evaluated AI models and bring deep knowledge of a research-heavy field such as law, finance or history.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
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.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. It describes pay this way: paid per approved task,. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Evaluation listings reward careful reading and consistent judgment. Practice explaining why one answer is better than another in a sentence or two.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What does an evaluation specialist do?
In micro1's Domain Contributor Evaluation Specialist role, you design demanding domain-specific tasks that expose reasoning flaws in AI models, write questions that need deep subject knowledge, and check model output against authoritative primary sources. You also document why an answer fails. It is pay-per-task contractor work of about 15 hours a week, with a weekly minimum number of tasks, and prior AI training experience is preferred.
How much does the Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialist role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. It describes pay this way: paid per approved task,. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialist role remote?
The listing calls it remote work and does not name a country limit. micro1 says it hires globally but cannot hire in a list of excluded countries, so read the eligibility line on the listing and in your application before you start.
How do I apply for the Domain Contributor - Evaluation Specialist role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other evaluation and general experts roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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