Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect
micro1 • Remote
Education
PhD
Type
Hourly
Pay
$150-300/hr
Your rate depends on your experience and the task.
Actively hiring
30 openings
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About this role
From the micro1 listing
Role Title: Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote - US-based preferred; candidates with strong relevant experience worldwide considered. micro1 is looking for experienced Systems Architects or Chief Systems Architects to support an AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows. In this role, you will draw on your experience defining system architectures and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to design realistic tasks, coordinate contributions from domain experts, and establish clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems reason about architecture, interfaces, dependencies, and engineering trade-offs.
Scope of Work
- Design realistic engineering projects requiring architectural decisions across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.
- Translate project objectives into system architectures with defined boundaries, subsystem responsibilities, interfaces, and technical constraints.
- Break complex architectural problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.
Requirements
- Substantial professional experience as a Systems Architect, Chief Systems Architect, or in a comparable technical leadership role.
- At least 20+ of weekly availability
- Proven experience owning the architecture of complex engineering systems and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong expertise in system architecture design, technical trade studies, interface management, and architecture reviews.
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
Preferred Qualifications
- A relevant master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering, SysML, or architecture modeling tools.
- Experience guiding system architectures from initial concept through implementation, integration, and deployment.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.
How long hiring takes
On the platforms we refer people to, half of hires came within about 25 days of applying. Time from applying to hire:
Key responsibilities
- Design realistic engineering projects requiring architectural decisions across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.
- Translate project objectives into system architectures with defined boundaries, subsystem responsibilities, interfaces, and technical constraints.
- Break complex architectural problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.
Why this role
You review and improve AI answers in STEM, and this Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect role pays $150-300/hr for it.
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Does micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes. Time-tracking tools take screenshots now and then to confirm your hours. Check the project's requirements before you accept it.
What does the micro1 application process look like?
You start with a video interview with Zara, micro1's AI interviewer. Treat it like a video call: good light, clear sound and spoken answers to technical questions. A person reviews the recording, and some roles add a short skills test.
What does a typical day look like in expert AI training work?
Tasks are slow and careful. One task can take 45 to 60 minutes of checking citations or calculations, and you're judged on quality more than speed.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
It's closer to teaching. You grade the AI's logic, correct its mistakes and write the expert reasoning it lacks, instead of producing work for a client.
What does STEM work look like for a Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect?
You check AI answers to STEM questions, correct their errors and write expert reasoning. As a Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect, you're hired for that judgment, so hands-on STEM experience matters.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
System architecture design, Technical trade studies, Interface & dependency management, and Technical strategy & architecture governance are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening to test for them.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's how many people micro1 still wants to hire for this role: 30 when we last checked. A high number means more places to fill. The screening stays the same.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $150-300/hr, an hourly rate. Where you land in the range depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change after we check the listing, so confirm the rate on the platform's application page.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
Apply opens micro1's site, where you create an account and follow its sign-up steps.
Is a PhD required?
For this role, yes, or similar professional depth, and the assessment checks it. PhD candidates and people with published research have qualified without the degree.