Audio Engineer
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Bachelor's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$50–$90/hr
Actively Hiring
60 openings
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Job Title: Audio Engineer Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote
Job Summary
In this role, you’ll apply your audio expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. You will review and annotate robotic video and audio data, identify audio quality issues, and provide accurate labels and feedback based on clear project guidelines. No prior experience in AI is required — your audio knowledge and attention to detail are what matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and annotate audio and robotic video data according to provided guidelines.
- Identify common audio issues such as background noise, clipping, distortion, echo, hum, or dropouts.
- Assess the quality and clarity of audio recordings and accurately categorize issues.
- Provide clear labels, notes, and feedback on reviewed content.
- Follow annotation guidelines consistently across assigned tasks.
- Maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy throughout the review process.
- Communicate findings clearly with the project team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Professional or academic experience in audio engineering, audio production, sound editing, or a related field.
- Good understanding of audio quality and common recording issues.
- Familiarity with audio editing or production tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured guidelines.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Comfortable reviewing video and audio content and completing annotation tasks.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering, Sound Production, Music Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with audio QA, editing, annotation, or media review.
- Previous experience with data annotation, AI training, or similar projects is a plus but not required.
Requirements
- Audio QA
- Audio Tools Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Audio Restoration
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Why this role
This Audio Engineer role runs entirely remote at $50–$90/hr, so your location stops being a factor in whether you can do STEM work for an AI lab.
Talent pool
We're light on STEM candidates
We've matched 65 people with a STEM background against 726 STEM listings we've tracked, so most go out without one. Set up a profile and we'll consider you for a role like this one.
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Common questions
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
Is academic-niche AI training a continuous job?
Usually not. Work runs in campaigns, like training a model specifically on quantum mechanics, that might last a few weeks. Treat it as a high-paying fellowship or grant rather than a permanent daily job.
Is academic-niche AI training just data labeling?
No, it's closer to academic research. Expect to write or verify complex proofs, solve advanced equations, or check the logic behind a model's step-by-step reasoning. The goal is teaching AI systems to reason deeply within your specific field.
What does STEM work look like for an Audio Engineer?
Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As an Audio Engineer, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to STEM) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on STEM background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Audio QA, Audio Tools Proficiency, Attention to Detail, and Audio Restoration are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 60 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $50–$90/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.