KiCad PCB Design Specialist

$65–123/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: Worldwide
Field: Engineering

Complete and review PCB schematics, layouts, routing, design checks, and manufacturing outputs in KiCad for an AI training project. The work also requires screen recording and precise step-by-step explanations of electronics design workflows.

The work

You will create and modify circuit schematics and PCB layouts in KiCad, including component placement, routing, multi-layer board work, and design rule checks. Tasks may involve troubleshooting layout issues, reviewing complex designs, and generating Gerber files and other manufacturing outputs.

How the work supports AI training

Each task must be completed with a clear account of the decisions and workflow behind it. You may write detailed prompts or instructions and record your screen while working. The platform is likely to screen for verifiable KiCad experience, command of schematic and layout conventions, manufacturing awareness, and the ability to identify and explain design errors under follow-up questioning.

Requirements and preferences

Professional hands-on KiCad experience is required, along with PCB layout, schematic capture, electronic circuit design, and knowledge of placement, routing, and PCB design rules. English proficiency at B2 level or higher is required. A relevant master's degree or PhD in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, prior human data work such as annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation, and experience with multi-layer boards or manufacturing processes are preferred rather than stated as mandatory.

Logistics

This is a remote contractor role requiring access to KiCad and the ability to record your screen. The listing does not specify whether work is fully asynchronous, a minimum weekly commitment, or typical working hours, so candidates should be ready to state their actual availability and any scheduling constraints. The observed pay band in the listing is:

Pay band: $65–123/hr

What they look for

KiCad
PCB Design
Schematic Capture

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This tests whether your KiCad experience covers a complete, verifiable board workflow rather than isolated edits or academic familiarity.
A strong answer: Anchor the answer in one specific board, stating its purpose, layer count, major constraints, your direct responsibilities, and the outputs you generated. Include a concrete issue you resolved and how the design was validated.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by listing KiCad features without identifying a real board, their own contribution, or whether the design reached fabrication.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.