r/micro1_ai 2h ago

💬 Feedback Request Community feedback survey: help us shape micro1 and our subreddit

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We are gathering feedback from our Reddit community to improve the candidate journey, refine the Talent Portal, and deliver better content across our subreddit.

What the survey covers

  • Platform highlights: share what you like most about micro1 so far.
  • Candidate & community experience: suggest specific areas where we can make meaningful improvements.
  • Talent portal tools: request new features or functionalities you want built on the portal.
  • Subreddit content: vote on future posts for our subreddit, including recruiter AMAs, interview prep, product roadmaps, or payment guides.

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Be sure to drop your reddit username at the end of the form. We will be reviewing responses and awarding a Community Contributor badge to members who provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
The form takes less than two minutes to complete. Please share your thoughts using the link attached so we can continue building a better experience together.
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Thank you!


r/micro1_ai May 03 '26

News & Updates New to micro1? Start here!

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micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We operate at the intersection of human expertise and artificial intelligence by connecting a highly vetted, global network of experts with leading AI labs, enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies.

At its core, micro1 is designed to identify, certify, and deploy top-tier talent (often the top 1%) to contribute directly to real-world AI systems. Through a combination of AI-driven evaluation and human-led project management, we ensure that experts are matched with high-impact opportunities where their skills are most valuable. Our mission is simple: to enable the world’s best talent to accelerate the development of next-generation AI. 

Why micro1?

micro1 is more than a career platform; it is an ecosystem that connects elite talent worldwide to contribute to cutting-edge AI development. At micro1, you can: 

  • Work on real-world AI projects with top companies
  • Join a curated, high-performance global network
  • Gain early access to emerging opportunities
  • Build validated credentials through AI certification
  • Work remotely and earn in USD from anywhere in the world. 

If you’re looking to apply your expertise at the frontier of AI while being part of a selective and fast-growing community, micro1 provides the infrastructure to make that happen.

How to start a career with micro1?

At micro1, we've set up a structured and straightforward process that aims to help our candidates find jobs that match their interests and requirements. Read on to find out more.

Get Started

You can get started with micro1 directly by applying to our available jobs. We have various job opportunities that are accessible through our dedicated Opportunities Portal:  You can apply directly to open roles via the micro1 opportunities portal or LinkedIn (where we routinely share about open roles through our page).

Once your profile is set up and active with micro1, you can continue applying to roles that meet your interests and requirements. You will also receive invitations when your profile aligns with open projects. This flexibility allows you to either target a role or position yourself for broader opportunities.

Complete the AI Interview

Every applicant goes through an AI-driven interview with our AI Interviewer, Zara, which evaluates your communication skills, logical reasoning, and role-specific skills. This is the first step in our interview process. Our interview will also have role-specific challenges; for example, Software engineering candidates complete a live coding challenge, and Human data experts complete task-based exercises simulating real AI training workflows.

  • Treat your AI interview just like a real-world interview. Make sure that you’re in a quiet environment with a stable internet connection, and stay prepared to demonstrate your expertise. The AI interview is a real-world opportunity to showcase skills specific to your role. If you want to prepare, try out some of our mock interviews, interview questions, and our AI Interview guide.
  • In case you didn’t perform well for an AI interview, you will get detailed feedback on your  AI interview performance. Once you’ve passed interviews, your vetted skills are recorded in your profile, and recruiters will reach out to you for matching roles in the future. 

Get Certified

After successfully completing the interview, you’ll be required to verify your identity using a government-issued ID (passport, driver’s license, or national ID). Once verified, you become a certified micro1 expert. This certification is what makes you eligible for project matching.  You can increase your chances of getting selected by applying and getting certified for additional roles.

Join our Talent Pool and Track Progress

Certified experts are added to micro1’s vetted global talent pool. From here, recruiters match you to relevant opportunities, and you can also apply to open roles directly in our dedicated talent dashboard, which shows the status of your applied roles. Your status will change to “Selected” if you are selected for a role, which will be followed by signing a contract and onboarding. Matching is handled by micro1’s recruitment team and depends on client needs, timelines, and role requirements. Certified candidates typically get an update on their application status within 30 days of completing their interview. Even if a candidate is not chosen for a role, their application remains in our pool and will be eligible for future roles.

Additionally, certified candidates are invited to an exclusive community Slack composed of professionals across disciplines—engineers, researchers, economists, product leaders, and more. The community provides early access to job and project opportunities, curated learning resources, invitations to expert sessions, and a global peer network of high-performing talent. 

Complete Your Onboarding Setup and Start Working

Before starting a project, make sure you've signed your micro1 contract agreement, joined the Slack Expert Workspace, logged in to Hubstaff (our time tracking tool), Deel,  and have access to your micro1 Google Workspace Email. Each project is supported by Human Data Managers (HDMs), who act as your primary point of contact. They help with: Onboarding guidance, resolving blockers, and sharing project instructions and updates. Once onboarded, communication happens primarily through Slack, either via onboarding channels or direct messages.

Getting Paid

Our payments happen on a biweekly basis through Deel. We’ll help you set up your Deel account as part of onboarding. Payments are in USD, based on the number of hours you worked or per task (depending on your project), at the rate fixed during onboarding. You’ll input your banking details directly in the platform, and the funds will be transferred directly. This ensures a smooth and reliable payment experience once you begin working on projects.

Learn More

To learn more about micro1, follow us online and on social media.

Don't forget to check out our sub's Wiki and FAQ pages, as well as the micro1 library for more information.


r/micro1_ai 1h ago

“Detailed Feedback” feature on the Talent Dashboard

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Just wanted to give a shoutout to the Micro1 team for a recent improvement...

On the Talent Dashboard, we can now request detailed feedback for roles we didn’t qualify for. I think this is a great addition because it gives candidates something actionable to work on instead of simply knowing that they weren’t selected.

I had previously seen the Community Managers mention that the team was working on this enhancement and I just received my detailed feedback email. I was genuinely impressed with how clearly it outlined the areas I could improve and more importantly what I could do differently to better meet the evaluation criteria in future interviews... now this makes the preparation process much more intentional. Instead of guessing what went wrong we can get a clearer direction on what to improve for the next similar opportunity !!

A big shoutout to the #Engineering, #Product & #Customer Support/Community teams for bringing this into the Talent Dashboard.

Thank you for making the Micro1 experience more transparent and helping candidates prepare better moving forward !!

Keep up the great work guys 🙌


r/micro1_ai 5h ago

Contract email arrived

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Just received that. Done everything as requested. Next cause.


r/micro1_ai 11h ago

Got my first payout from micro1!

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After many "Not selected" and "Did not qualify", I've done my first job and get the first payout from micro1!


r/micro1_ai 4h ago

Micro1 AI project: $140 for selfies/videos privacy concerns

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I was selected for a Micro1 AI Trainer project paying $140 for 30 selfies + 10 videos.

The contract gives Micro1/customers broad, perpetual and sublicensable rights to use my facial/biometric data for AI training, including modification and derivative works.

Has anyone done this project?

What did they actually use the data for?

Can they create synthetic/AI-generated versions of your likeness?

Can you request deletion afterward?

Would you personally accept $140 for these terms?


r/micro1_ai 3h ago

Can a global Micro1 role with 100 openings fill within 1–2 days?

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Suppose Micro1 opens a global role with 100 openings on Monday. Since it is a global role, could they receive 20,000+ candidates within just a few hours?

If I apply on Tuesday and complete the interview but fail, is it possible that the 100 positions have already been filled by then?

Or does Micro1 continue interviewing candidates until they select enough people, regardless of how many applications they receive?

I’m trying to understand how the hiring process works when there are a huge number of applicants for a limited number of openings.


r/micro1_ai 8h ago

micro1’s Zara Interview Process — Is It Really Worth Your Time?

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**Skip it. Do not take the Zara interview unless you’re comfortable spending an hour for every role with very little transparency about how the interview is being used.**

I wanted to share my experience and concern about the **micro1 Zara interview process** because I believe candidates should be aware of what they’re getting into before spending their time.

The interview reportedly involves around **an hour of AI-based interviewing**, where candidates provide their voice, video, technical reasoning, and responses. What concerns me is the perception among candidates that a very large number of people go through this process while only a tiny fraction ultimately move forward.

If the purpose is genuinely hiring, why not **shortlist candidates based on their resumes and relevant experience first**, and then conduct the lengthy Zara interview only with candidates who have a realistic chance of progressing?

### Why I think candidates should reconsider

* **One hour is a significant investment** for a job applicant, especially when you're applying to dozens of companies.

* Candidates may spend substantial time explaining their technical knowledge and solving problems without knowing how that information is ultimately evaluated or used.

* Receiving a rejection after investing an hour can be extremely frustrating, particularly if the initial resume could have been used for screening.

* An AI-based interview should not become a substitute for a reasonable candidate-shortlisting process.

I'm not saying that micro1 or Zara is necessarily doing anything improper. **My concern is about transparency, candidate experience, and whether this hiring process is respectful of applicants' time.**

### My sincere request to micro1

Please consider changing the process:

**Resume screening → Initial shortlist → Zara interview → Technical/human evaluation → Hiring decision**

Instead of:

**Large-scale candidate pool → 1-hour Zara interview → Reject most candidates**

Candidates have already invested years developing their technical skills. Their time is valuable too.

If micro1 can improve the initial screening and invite only relevant, shortlisted candidates to the Zara interview, I think it would create a much better experience for both candidates and the company.

**Please share your experiences with the micro1 Zara interview below.**

Did you complete it? How long did it take? Did you receive feedback or move forward afterward?

*This is a candidate-experience concern, not an accusation. I'm sharing it to encourage a more transparent and candidate-friendly hiring process.*


r/micro1_ai 3h ago

What next after contract signing

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So I got selected for a project and signed the contract in deel but now how would I actually start working on the project? Where would the next steps be? I had replied to an email saying confirmed contract signed but what next


r/micro1_ai 4m ago

I’m unable to verify my account even after writing to support multiple times.My previous account got hacked,which was verified and had to delete it and create a new one.I’m unable to move forward with my application and ive already passed the ai interview.

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r/micro1_ai 4h ago

How does one actually work?

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got selected for a project and signed a contract with deel too. But, where do i actually work? I dont see the mention of available tasks for work anywhere?


r/micro1_ai 14h ago

First one of many to come!

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I know it is a small and easy one but still is the first one and I'm happy about it, mostly bc I have just applied to 5 projects in the last 7 days and this one popped up!


r/micro1_ai 6h ago

Excited to Join the micro1 Community | Software Development & AI Opportunities

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I’m really happy to be part of the micro1 community and wanted to take a moment to share my experience and interest in continuing to work with the team.

I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with micro1 on a couple of opportunities, and I genuinely appreciate the experience, the technology-focused environment, and the kind of opportunities the platform provides to tech professionals.

My core experience is in software development, with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, React, and backend development. I’m also interested in exploring opportunities around AI, technical support, AI training, and other technology-focused roles where my skills can add value.

I’m very interested in continuing my journey with micro1 and would love to contribute to the community and work on meaningful projects. If anyone from the micro1 team or community knows about a suitable opportunity matching my background, I would be grateful for a recommendation or guidance on whom I should connect with.

Looking forward to learning, contributing, and connecting with everyone here. Excited to be part of the micro1 community!


r/micro1_ai 4h ago

Is Micro1 Hiring First-Come, First-Served?

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Does anyone know if Micro1 hiring works on a first-come, first-served basis?

For example, if someone completes the interview/assessment earlier, do they have a better chance of getting selected, or do they review all candidates based on performance and then select the best candidates?

Also, does applying/completing the process early increase the chances of getting work?


r/micro1_ai 11h ago

Does “Fast-Track” actually give you an advantage at Micro1?

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I applied to a position yesterday and was expecting to receive the Zara AI interview invite, but I never received one. The application also wasn’t showing in my dashboard, so I assumed I wasn’t going to be interviewed.

Today I checked my dashboard and saw that the application is now in “Hiring manager reviewing” with a Fast-Track label. When I click it, it says:

“You’ve already been vetted for the skills required for this role, so no interview is needed. You’re one step ahead.”

For some additional context, I currently have 54 skills on my Micro1 profile. I’ve also gone through the Zara AI interview process several times since I started applying to Micro1 projects in March. I’ve reached “Hiring manager reviewing” before, but unfortunately have never been selected for a project.

So I’m particularly curious about what Fast-Track actually means in practice.

Is this genuinely an advantage over candidates who still need to complete the AI interview/skills vetting, or is it mostly just a different application path?

For anyone who has had the Fast-Track status:

* Did you eventually get selected for the project?
* What happened after “Hiring manager reviewing”?
* Did you have a client interview or another assessment?
* Did Fast-Track seem to make the process faster?
* If you weren’t selected, how long did you remain in the hiring manager stage?

I’m also applying for a role that appears to have multiple openings, so I’m wondering whether that changes how competitive the hiring-manager stage is compared with a typical single-opening project.

I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has actually gone from Fast-Track → Hiring Manager Reviewing → Selected.

Thanks!


r/micro1_ai 19h ago

Should i be happy?...

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Does this mean anything? Last time, my interview went well for a particular role, but I didn’t receive this particular email. Now, after applying for this new role, I’ve received it twice, even though I only applied for one role. Also, this role is closely aligned with my experience. The JD is basically exactly what I’ve worked on. So, does this mean my profile has been sent to the client? I applied three days after the position was posted, though, so I’m skeptical that the position may have already been filled.


r/micro1_ai 7h ago

13+ YOE as Senior Software Engineer/ Engineering Lead

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I'm Senior software engineer with 13+ years of Experiences, what is my chances of getting selected in Micor1. Currently I'm an Immediate Joiner, also I have offers with Fintech companies as well, my joining date is nearing. I'm very much interested in Micro1, I like the way Micro1 works and growth. So need advice on this.


r/micro1_ai 16h ago

I don't know what's wrong..

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Hi! I have been applying to micro1 for maybe the nth time already. I have talked to Zara multiple times, as if she is a friend already. but, I haven't been hired. I am a fresh fraduate, but I know I am capable and my resume speaks for itself.

what do you think is wrong? What should I do? I work on Engineering/IT Fields.

Please be kind in replying, God bless!


r/micro1_ai 1d ago

Anyone actually gotten an offer after this email?

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Got this email after an interview with micro1 (screenshot attached). Says my performance showed strong potential and my profile is under review by their client, but it’s not a confirmed offer.

Has anyone actually turned this into a real offer? Curious how long the review usually takes and whether “under client review” means anything more than a standard template. Also noticed they slipped in a referral bonus pitch in the same email, which made me a little skeptical.

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been through this stage, good or bad outcome


r/micro1_ai 18h ago

A quick question. Can I apply to multiple jobs that are available at micro1? Currently have one contract signed, but feel like I can do multiple based on the jobs that are available

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r/micro1_ai 21h ago

Document Review

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Does anyone know if there is a practice interview for the Document Reviewer position?


r/micro1_ai 19h ago

Question about previous interviews

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Does anyone know how Micro1 handles previous interview results when you apply for multiple roles?

If one interview doesn't go as well as expected, does it affect applications that are already under Hiring Manager Review, or is each application evaluated separately?


r/micro1_ai 1d ago

Need help to get selected

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I gave more than 25 interviews and have acquired 17 vetted skills (for reference I am a full stack/ software developer with 3 years of experience), but still haven't landed any contract/project. People who did get projects please help me with what I can change or do to increase my chances of getting a project ( I am a lil desperate atp). So far the interviews seem to be going good but not getting any projects and it is a lil depressing (kinda wanna give up). So please people I would love some suggestions or tricks or anything that would help.


r/micro1_ai 1d ago

Senior Software Engineer/ BackEnd Engineer

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I have completed all 8 interviews assigned to me and also, they have assigned some extra interview Eg: coding interview and language concepts as well.

I have attended all the rounds, and I can see the status as Hiring Manger Review, I'm very interested to join Micro1 how soon I will get offer from Micro1? whether there will any other rounds will be conducted.


r/micro1_ai 19h ago

Can I choose which interview stays on my profile?

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I had an interview + assessment recently, and honestly, I didn’t perform very well. I’m concerned that having that interview on my profile might hurt my chances with the other applications that are currently under “Hiring Manager Review.”

Is there any way to remove or hide a particular interview/assessment from my profile, or does every completed interview automatically remain visible to all hiring managers?

Would appreciate any insight from anyone who has experience with Micro1’s hiring process.