Circuit Design Engineer
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$60–$120/hr
Listed
124d ago
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About this Role
From the Micro1 listing
Job Title: Circuit Design Engineer Location: Remote Job Summary: 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. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits tailored for various applications
- Perform detailed circuit simulation and analysis utilizing industry-leading tools such as SPICE, LTspice, and Cadence
- Create, review, and optimize schematic designs and PCB layouts to meet stringent design requirements
- Conduct thorough hardware testing, debugging, and validation to ensure robust performance and compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs, address technical challenges, and drive innovation
- Apply signal integrity and power management best practices throughout the design lifecycle
- Document design processes and findings for effective communication with stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in both analog and digital circuit design
- Strong proficiency in circuit simulation tools (SPICE, LTspice, Cadence)
- Expertise in schematic capture and PCB design/layout
- Hands-on skills in hardware testing, debugging, and validation
- Solid understanding of signal integrity and power management principles
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and modeling
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in mixed-signal or RF circuit design
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize real-world circuit performance
- Experience supporting end-to-end hardware product development
Requirements
- Circuit Design
- SPICE
- Circuit Simulation
- PCB Design
- MATLAB
- Schematic Design
- Signal Integrity
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits tailored for various applications
- Perform detailed circuit simulation and analysis utilizing industry-leading tools such as SPICE, LTspice, and Cadence
- Create, review, and optimize schematic designs and PCB layouts to meet stringent design requirements
- Conduct thorough hardware testing, debugging, and validation to ensure robust performance and compliance
Why This Role
At $90/hr, this Circuit Design Engineer position pays like specialized consulting without the client overhead. You set the hours, and the work draws directly on your STEM background rather than requiring you to relearn a new skill set.
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Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
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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.
Do I need a PhD for academic-niche AI training roles?
For the top pay tiers, a PhD or current enrollment is usually expected. But the domain assessment is what actually decides it: if you can solve the problems, the degree becomes secondary.
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.
What does STEM work look like for a Circuit Design Engineer?
Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Circuit Design 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.
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