QA Engineer
Listing checked October 16, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 is hiring QA Engineers to support an AI training project for a customer. You will apply your software quality assurance skills to test and evaluate AI outputs, annotate data, and document findings. The role is fully remote and contractor-based. No prior AI experience is needed; your QA background is what counts. You will work with test case design, defect reporting, and data annotation to help improve model performance.
What You'll Do7
- 1Create and run test cases that check AI outputs against project requirements.
- 2Review and label data sets to support machine learning model training.
- 3Analyze model predictions and report errors, inconsistencies, or patterns.
- 4Work with cross-functional teams to share findings and clarify requirements.
- 5Help refine testing methods for AI-driven systems.
- 6Keep detailed records of evaluations, test results, and feedback.
- 7Suggest improvements for data quality and model performance.
Requirements6
- 1Hands-on experience in software quality assurance, including test planning and defect reporting.
- 2Familiarity with data labeling, annotation, RLHF, or model evaluation.
- 3English proficiency at B2 level or higher for collaboration and reporting.
- 4Ability to design and execute test cases and scenarios.
- 5Strong documentation skills for maintaining organized records.
- 6Comfort working with cross-functional teams and communicating findings.
Who Should Apply
QA professionals with a background in test case design, defect reporting, and data annotation. If you have experience with model evaluation or RLHF and can communicate in English at B2 level, this role fits. No AI experience required.
Salary Insight
Compensation for this contractor role ranges from $63 to $120 per hour. The exact rate is discussed during the hiring process.
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