Video Recorder (San Francisco)

$35–$40/hr USDmicro1Job location: San Francisco, CA (On-site)On siteSelected countries only

At a glance

You will use devices provided by micro1 to record data during on-site sessions, follow project instructions and established data collection procedures, and report any issues that come up while recording. The platform is looking for people based in San Francisco who can attend in-person sessions, are comfortable using devices and following instructions, and are reliable, organized and accurate; no specialized professional experience or technical background is required. This is a part-time contractor engagement, and after you submit your application you will be invited to complete an AI interview as the selection step.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • On site · Contract role
  • Open to applicants in 58 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada
  • Pays less than the typical $68/hr USD for similar roles on micro1 See how this pay compares ↓
  • Posted Nov 6, 2026 · 100 openings reported

About the role

Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Role type: Part-time contractor

Compensation: $35–$40 USD per hour

About the opportunity

micro1 is looking for San Francisco-based individuals to participate in an on-site data collection project. In this role, you'll use devices provided by micro1 to record data according to project instructions.

This is a hands-on, generalist opportunity that does not require specialized technical knowledge or a specific professional background. We're looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals who can follow instructions and complete data collection activities accurately.

What you'll do

  • Use devices provided by micro1 to record data during on-site sessions.
  • Follow project instructions and established data collection procedures.
  • Ensure recordings are completed accurately and according to the provided guidelines.
  • Handle provided devices responsibly during data collection activities.
  • Communicate any issues encountered during recording sessions.

Who we're looking for

  • Based in San Francisco and able to attend in-person data collection sessions.
  • Comfortable using devices and following instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks accurately.
  • Reliable, organized, and able to follow established procedures.
  • No specialized professional experience or technical background required.

Compensation and commitment

  • Pay: $35–$40 USD per hour.
  • Engagement: Part-time, contractor-based.
  • Location: On-site in San Francisco, California.
  • Equipment: Data collection devices will be provided by micro1.

Application process

After submitting your application, you'll be invited to complete an AI interview as the selection step.

About micro1

  • micro1 is a data lab that connects professionals with opportunities to apply their expertise to customer projects. We work with specialists across fields such as engineering, finance, healthcare, and law to support AI labs and enterprises. Through our extended network, contributors bring their knowledge and judgment to projects with their own scope, requirements, and engagement terms.

Skills

data collectiondevice operationattention to detailfollowing instructionsreliability
Applicant countries
Selected countries only

Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan.

53 more

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia

Openings reported
100
Work arrangement
On site
Advertised job location
San Francisco, CA (On-site)
Originally posted
2026-11-06
Last checked

How this pay compares

Engineering: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role $35–$40/hr USDTypical on micro1 $68/hr USDTypical across platforms $80/hr USD

  • micro1This platform$68/hr USD71 rolesMiddle half of roles: $40–$93/hr USD
  • Mercor$80/hr USD35 rolesMiddle half of roles: $60–$90/hr USD
  • Meridial$37/hr USD14 rolesMiddle half of roles: $36–$37/hr USD
  • SME Careers$100/hr USD17 rolesMiddle half of roles: $45–$105/hr USD
  • Handshake AI$85/hr USD64 rolesMiddle half of roles: $80–$96/hr USD
  • Alpheva$175/hr USD26 rolesMiddle half of roles: $118–$204/hr USD
  • Anyone AI$40/hr USD8 rolesMiddle half of roles: $40–$45/hr USD

Based on 235 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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