KiCad PCB Design Specialist - Remote

Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $124,800–$236,160/year equivalent
Hourly Rate: $65–$123/hour
Required Skills: KiCad, PCB Design, Schematic Capture
English Proficiency: B2 or higher

Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, project availability, and approved work.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced KiCad specialists to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use KiCad to complete real-world PCB design and electronic circuit tasks and explain your workflows step by step.

Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand electronics engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify PCB designs and circuit schematics using KiCad.

• Work with component placement, PCB routing, and multi-layer boards.

• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and troubleshoot PCB design issues.

• Generate Gerber files and other manufacturing outputs.

• Complete advanced KiCad tasks and explain your workflows step by step.

• Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for PCB design workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Strong professional hands-on experience using KiCad.

• Experience with PCB layout, schematic capture, and electronic circuit design.

• Good understanding of component placement, routing, and PCB design rules.

• Ability to create and review complex PCB designs.

• Access to KiCad and the ability to record your screen while completing tasks.

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

• Ability to explain technical workflows clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant master’s degree or PhD in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

• Previous human data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.

• Experience with multi-layer PCB design and manufacturing processes.

• Professional experience in electronics or hardware engineering.

Core Skills

• KiCad

• PCB design and layout

• Schematic capture

• Electronic circuit design

• Component placement and PCB routing

• Multi-layer PCB design

• Design rule checks (DRC)

• Gerber files and manufacturing outputs

• PCB troubleshooting and review

• Technical documentation and workflow explanation

Who Should Apply?

Experienced KiCad specialists with practical PCB design and electronic circuit expertise who can complete advanced design tasks, record their workflows, and clearly explain technical decisions.