Professional Gamer
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$10–$14/hr
Actively Hiring
100 openings
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- Weekly hours
- 14–21 hrs/week
About this role
From the Micro1 listing
Role Title: Professional Gamer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Professional Gamers to participate in an innovative project for a customer, providing gaming expertise and insights. 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. This engagement is an exciting chance for experienced gamers to influence the future of AI technologies by playing curated PC game titles and capturing valuable data. Scope of Work
- Play selected PC games while recording per-frame synchronized gameplay video and capturing keyboard/mouse telemetry
- Collect and submit detailed engine-level signals and in-game event data as specified by project guidelines
- Perform high-quality annotation of gameplay scenarios and events, ensuring accuracy and context
- Conduct hands-on quality assurance to identify and document gameplay issues, bugs, or data anomalies
- Maintain consistent participation with daily gaming sessions of at least 2-3 hours and timely data submission
- Communicate effectively with project managers and technical stakeholders, submitting feedback and progress updates in both written and verbal formats
- Adhere to all project protocols regarding data security, privacy, and compliance Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in PC gaming, with a strong track record in competitive or professional gaming environments
- Experience with gameplay recording tools, telemetry capture, or similar technical setups
- Background in quality assurance testing or detailed annotation within gaming or related fields
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and proactive updates
- Familiarity with game mechanics, strategy, and meta across multiple PC titles
- Ability to provide actionable feedback on user experience, bugs, and gameplay flow
- Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working independently in a remote engagement
Requirements
- Gaming
- QA
- Annotation
- 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.
Key responsibilities
- Play selected PC games while recording per-frame synchronized gameplay video and capturing keyboard/mouse telemetry
- Collect and submit detailed engine-level signals and in-game event data as specified by project guidelines
- Perform high-quality annotation of gameplay scenarios and events, ensuring accuracy and context
- Conduct hands-on quality assurance to identify and document gameplay issues, bugs, or data anomalies
Why this role
The Professional Gamer role at micro1 pays $10-$14 per hour for gamers who bring real gameplay skill to a QA and annotation project. The work applies gaming expertise to labeling and reviewing gameplay data rather than casual play. This role suits someone with genuine competitive or high-skill gaming background rather than general gaming familiarity.
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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.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Business work look like for a Professional Gamer?
Tasks here are scoped to Business, not generic labeling. As a Professional Gamer, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Business) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Business background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Gaming, QA, Annotation, and AI Training 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.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at 14–21 hours per week. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
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, 100 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 $10–$14/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.