Ardour Expert $20 - $80/hourpayRequired Skills Ardour Mixing Sound Design Sound Editing Music Production Software Developer About micro1micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments used to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations used to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings. Our data engine includes an AI recruiter agent that sources and vets domain experts, a data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data, and a pipeline performance system that ensures both quality and velocity. Our goal is to have 1 billion people doing meaningful work by contributing their expertise to the development of frontier AI models. We’ve raised $40 M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered more than 1 million AI-led interviews as our integral network of experts expands to form the human intelligence layer for AGI.Job Description Job Title: Ardour Expert brJob Type: Contract brLocation: Remote brJob Summary brJoin our customer's team as an Ardour Expert and help shape the future of intelligent audio production. We are seeking a seasoned professional with hands-on mastery of Ardour, capable of managing end-to-end audio projects from live multitrack recording to polished master export. Your expertise will drive innovative workflows and teach AI to understand real-world audio engineering decisions. brKey Responsibilities brLead full-cycle audio production projects within Ardour, from session setup to final mix and master. brDemonstrate and document live multitrack recording workflows—capturing bands, orchestras, church services, concerts, or other live events. brShowcase advanced session management: mic placement, routing, latency troubleshooting, gain staging, and live session adaptation. brEdit and comp takes, apply plugins, configure buses, automate mixes, and creatively solve session-specific challenges. brExplain and model both technical and artistic decision-making in Ardour for educational and AI-training purposes. brCollaborate closely with the team to ensure detailed capture of your workflow and reasoning. brContribute to process documentation and feedback to continually improve our AI learning systems. brRequired Skills and Qualifications brExtensive, professional experience using Ardour for audio production, with a proven portfolio of end-to-end projects. brExpertise in multitrack live recording scenarios, including venue capture and real-time problem-solving. brStrong background in sound design, mixing, mastering, and sound editing using Ardour. brAbility to clearly articulate workflow processes and technical reasoning, both verbally and in writing. brFamiliarity with session routing, plugin chains, effects application, automation, and mastering export within Ardour. brDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in high-pressure environments. brProfessional communication skills, with a focus on clarity and collaboration. brPreferred Qualifications brExperience developing software or tools for audio production environments. brBackground in music production, post-production, podcasting, film scoring, or sound design using Ardour. brPrevious experience teaching, mentoring, or documenting technical audio workflows.