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Outlier connects human brilliance
with artificial intelligence
We pay thousands of experts to train AI models and
make them smarter, faster, and more reliable
We pay thousands of experts
to train AI models and make them
smarter, faster and more reliable
Trusted by leading enterprises to accelerate AI development
Trusted by leading enterprises to accelerate AI development
Trusted by leading enterprises to accelerate AI development
IMPACT
IMPACT
IMPACT
Our impact across the globle
$500M+
Paid Out
$500M+
Paid Out
$500M+
Paid Out
50
Countries
50
Countries
50
Countries
100K+
Outlier Experts
100K+
Outlier Experts
100K+
Outlier Experts
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision
Why we built Outlier
Outlier, a product
by Scale AI
Outlier is committed to making AI more knowledgeable, accurate, and impactful - all while providing individuals with meaningful & accessible job opportunities.
We’ve built a best-in-class remote work platform for our freelance contributors to provide valuable, specialized skills, and we in turn strive to provide them with a positive experience based on our core pillars of reliability, transparency, and flexibility.
Outlier is committed to making AI more knowledgeable, accurate, and impactful - all while providing individuals with meaningful & accessible job opportunities.
We’ve built a best-in-class remote work platform for our freelance contributors to provide valuable, specialized skills, and we in turn strive to provide them with a positive experience based on our core pillars of reliability, transparency, and flexibility.
Outlier is committed to making AI more knowledgeable, accurate, and impactful - all while providing individuals with meaningful & accessible job opportunities.
We’ve built a best-in-class remote work platform for our freelance contributors to provide valuable, specialized skills, and we in turn strive to provide them with a positive experience based on our core pillars of reliability, transparency, and flexibility.
Scale and Outlier Partnership
Outlier is proudly powered by Scale, blending top-tier data infrastructure with advanced anomaly detection. Scale’s data annotation and AI capabilities enable us to deliver accurate, scalable insights and drive real progress in Generative AI.
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Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
Meet our experts
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Enzo D.
Netherlands
Language Specialist - Dutch
Working on Outlier has helped expose me to new, different areas and hone my research skills. The support, the community channels, QM support, weekly webinars, and office hours for questions help things run smoothly.
Robin F.
United States
Math Expert
As an engineer, I often use Al models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Coding Expert
I like that I can contribute to AI technology and have flexible work hours. I’m working towards my Masters, so it’s nice having time for that while making some extra income.
Anh D.
Australia
Language Expert - Vietnamese
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Enzo D.
Netherlands
Language Specialist - Dutch
Working on Outlier has helped expose me to new, different areas and hone my research skills. The support, the community channels, QM support, weekly webinars, and office hours for questions help things run smoothly.
Robin F.
United States
Math Expert
As an engineer, I often use Al models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Coding Expert
I like that I can contribute to AI technology and have flexible work hours. I’m working towards my Masters, so it’s nice having time for that while making some extra income.
Anh D.
Australia
Language Expert - Vietnamese
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Enzo D.
Netherlands
Language Specialist - Dutch
Working on Outlier has helped expose me to new, different areas and hone my research skills. The support, the community channels, QM support, weekly webinars, and office hours for questions help things run smoothly.
Robin F.
United States
Math Expert
As an engineer, I often use Al models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Coding Expert
I like that I can contribute to AI technology and have flexible work hours. I’m working towards my Masters, so it’s nice having time for that while making some extra income.
Anh D.
Australia
Language Expert - Vietnamese
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Enzo D.
Netherlands
Language Specialist - Dutch
Working on Outlier has helped expose me to new, different areas and hone my research skills. The support, the community channels, QM support, weekly webinars, and office hours for questions help things run smoothly.
Robin F.
United States
Math Expert
As an engineer, I often use Al models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Coding Expert
I like that I can contribute to AI technology and have flexible work hours. I’m working towards my Masters, so it’s nice having time for that while making some extra income.
Anh D.
Australia
Language Expert - Vietnamese
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Enzo D.
Netherlands
Language Specialist - Dutch
Working on Outlier has helped expose me to new, different areas and hone my research skills. The support, the community channels, QM support, weekly webinars, and office hours for questions help things run smoothly.
Robin F.
United States
Math Expert
As an engineer, I often use Al models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Coding Expert
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Anh D.
Australia
Language Expert - Vietnamese
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Enzo D.
Netherlands
Language Specialist - Dutch
Working on Outlier has helped expose me to new, different areas and hone my research skills. The support, the community channels, QM support, weekly webinars, and office hours for questions help things run smoothly.
Robin F.
United States
Math Expert
As an engineer, I often use Al models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Coding Expert
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Anh D.
Australia
Language Expert - Vietnamese
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Enzo D.
Netherlands
Language Specialist - Dutch
Working on Outlier has helped expose me to new, different areas and hone my research skills. The support, the community channels, QM support, weekly webinars, and office hours for questions help things run smoothly.
Robin F.
United States
Math Expert
As an engineer, I often use Al models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Coding Expert
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Anh D.
Australia
Language Expert - Vietnamese
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Enzo D.
Netherlands
Language Specialist - Dutch
Working on Outlier has helped expose me to new, different areas and hone my research skills. The support, the community channels, QM support, weekly webinars, and office hours for questions help things run smoothly.
Robin F.
United States
Math Expert
As an engineer, I often use Al models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Coding Expert
Outlier is life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. I now have time for myself and hobbies without being tired. I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.
Anh D.
Australia
Language Expert - Vietnamese
OUR VALUES
OUR VALUES
OUR VALUES
What we promise
our experts
People first
AI should work for people, not the other way around. As AI becomes more common, humans must continue to guide its development. Our contributors teach AI systems so that they reflect human values and judgment.
People first
AI should work for people, not the other way around. As AI becomes more common, humans must continue to guide its development. Our contributors teach AI systems so that they reflect human values and judgment.
People first
AI should work for people, not the other way around. As AI becomes more common, humans must continue to guide its development. Our contributors teach AI systems so that they reflect human values and judgment.
Quality matters
Frontier AI requires outstanding data. We maintain high standards for quality and consistency because our customers depend on excellent results. Our platform recognizes and rewards contributors who take pride in doing quality work.
Quality matters
Frontier AI requires outstanding data. We maintain high standards for quality and consistency because our customers depend on excellent results. Our platform recognizes and rewards contributors who take pride in doing quality work.
Quality matters
Frontier AI requires outstanding data. We maintain high standards for quality and consistency because our customers depend on excellent results. Our platform recognizes and rewards contributors who take pride in doing quality work.
Serious about safety
We are thoughtful about AI’s impact. Outlier and its parent company, Scale AI, work closely with policymakers, researchers, and organizations worldwide to ensure that AI development follows responsible practices.
Serious about safety
We are thoughtful about AI’s impact. Outlier and its parent company, Scale AI, work closely with policymakers, researchers, and organizations worldwide to ensure that AI development follows responsible practices.
Serious about safety
We are thoughtful about AI’s impact. Outlier and its parent company, Scale AI, work closely with policymakers, researchers, and organizations worldwide to ensure that AI development follows responsible practices.
WHY JOIN US
WHY JOIN US
WHY JOIN US
Our commitment to contributors
Why thousands
choose Outlier
Opportunity on your terms
Outlier offers a new way to work. You decide when to work and how much time to commit. This flexibility lets millions of people earn money, control their schedules, and make use of their expertise.
Opportunity on your terms
Outlier offers a new way to work. You decide when to work and how much time to commit. This flexibility lets millions of people earn money, control their schedules, and make use of their expertise.
Opportunity on your terms
Outlier offers a new way to work. You decide when to work and how much time to commit. This flexibility lets millions of people earn money, control their schedules, and make use of their expertise.
A community of experts
Our network brings together people from nearly every field of knowledge. When you work on Outlier, you’re part of a community that is passionate about AI, values deep expertise, and respects what makes each contributor unique.
A community of experts
Our network brings together people from nearly every field of knowledge. When you work on Outlier, you’re part of a community that is passionate about AI, values deep expertise, and respects what makes each contributor unique.
A community of experts
Our network brings together people from nearly every field of knowledge. When you work on Outlier, you’re part of a community that is passionate about AI, values deep expertise, and respects what makes each contributor unique.
A rewarding experience
You can count on competitive pay for engaging work. We do our best to provide fair policies, clear project information, and timely support with the goal of making your experience on Outlier straightforward and rewarding.
A rewarding experience
You can count on competitive pay for engaging work. We do our best to provide fair policies, clear project information, and timely support with the goal of making your experience on Outlier straightforward and rewarding.
A rewarding experience
You can count on competitive pay for engaging work. We do our best to provide fair policies, clear project information, and timely support with the goal of making your experience on Outlier straightforward and rewarding.
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BECOME AN OUTLIER EXPERT
BECOME AN OUTLIER EXPERT
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STEP 1
Apply and verify identity
STEP 2
Go through the application process
STEP 3
Work on projects and start earning!
STEP 1
Apply and verify identity
Sign up in a few steps! This should only take 7-10 minutes.
STEP 2
Go through the application process
STEP 3
Work on projects and start earning!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
01
About Outlier
What is Outlier?
Outlier is a platform that connects subject matter experts to help build the world’s most advanced Generative AI.
You will work on a variety of projects from generating training data in your discipline to advance these models to evaluating performance of models.
02
Getting started
What does the onboarding process look like?
Outlier's onboarding process typically takes 30 to 90 minutes and includes creating your account, selecting your areas of expertise, completing skill screenings so we can match you with the right projects, and identity verification to ensure we're building a trusted community. Once you complete the general onboarding, you'll proceed to project-specific onboarding, which varies by project.
03
Qualifications
What qualifications do I need?
We're looking for candidates with domain expertise across a wide range of fields. While specific qualification requirements vary by opportunity, minimum qualifications typically require undergraduate-level expertise.
Preferred qualifications typically include being a graduate student, a master's degree holder, or a PhD candidate/graduate in the relevant domain.
All candidates should demonstrate communication skills in English to effectively navigate our platform, though specific language requirements may vary by project. We also look for enthusiasm about contributing to the development of next-generation AI.
We encourage you to apply even if you're uncertain about meeting every requirement.
What is your selection process? How are resumes evaluated?
We review each resume to assess whether candidates meet the minimum requirements for specific domains. You can find detailed qualifications listed alongside each opportunity.
Can I refer friends or colleagues?
Absolutely! We welcome applications from qualified candidates and aim to provide everyone with the opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of AI models. We encourage referrals for candidates you can personally vouch for based on their expertise or professional experience.
Once you've created an Outlier account, you'll be able to make referrals directly from your dashboard.
04
Pay
How does payment work?
Once you complete onboarding and begin working on a project, you'll be paid for your contributions. Payments are processed weekly on Tuesdays.
How much will I be paid?
Pay varies by task, depending on the difficulty and demand, as well as the contributor's location and level of expertise.
05
Hours
How much time should I expect to contribute?
Flexibility is one of our core values at Outlier, which means you choose when, where, and how much you contribute. Your earnings are based on the hours you contribute each week, and you maintain complete control over your schedule with no minimum or maximum hour requirements.
Can I do this in addition to another part-time or full-time opportunity?
Definitely. We built Outlier with flexibility as a core value, so contributors work as independent contractors who can choose their hours and fit contributions around existing commitments, whether part-time or full-time.
How long will this opportunity last?
Project lengths vary depending on the needs of our customers. Once you complete a project, you'll have the opportunity to join additional projects.
01
About Outlier
What is Outlier?
Outlier is a platform that connects subject matter experts to help build the world’s most advanced Generative AI.
You will work on a variety of projects from generating training data in your discipline to advance these models to evaluating performance of models.
02
Getting started
What does the onboarding process look like?
Outlier's onboarding process typically takes 30 to 90 minutes and includes creating your account, selecting your areas of expertise, completing skill screenings so we can match you with the right projects, and identity verification to ensure we're building a trusted community. Once you complete the general onboarding, you'll proceed to project-specific onboarding, which varies by project.
03
Qualifications
What qualifications do I need?
We're looking for candidates with domain expertise across a wide range of fields. While specific qualification requirements vary by opportunity, minimum qualifications typically require undergraduate-level expertise.
Preferred qualifications typically include being a graduate student, a master's degree holder, or a PhD candidate/graduate in the relevant domain.
All candidates should demonstrate communication skills in English to effectively navigate our platform, though specific language requirements may vary by project. We also look for enthusiasm about contributing to the development of next-generation AI.
We encourage you to apply even if you're uncertain about meeting every requirement.
What is your selection process? How are resumes evaluated?
We review each resume to assess whether candidates meet the minimum requirements for specific domains. You can find detailed qualifications listed alongside each opportunity.
Can I refer friends or colleagues?
Absolutely! We welcome applications from qualified candidates and aim to provide everyone with the opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of AI models. We encourage referrals for candidates you can personally vouch for based on their expertise or professional experience.
Once you've created an Outlier account, you'll be able to make referrals directly from your dashboard.
04
Pay
How does payment work?
Once you complete onboarding and begin working on a project, you'll be paid for your contributions. Payments are processed weekly on Tuesdays.
How much will I be paid?
Pay varies by task, depending on the difficulty and demand, as well as the contributor's location and level of expertise.
05
Hours
How much time should I expect to contribute?
Flexibility is one of our core values at Outlier, which means you choose when, where, and how much you contribute. Your earnings are based on the hours you contribute each week, and you maintain complete control over your schedule with no minimum or maximum hour requirements.
Can I do this in addition to another part-time or full-time opportunity?
Definitely. We built Outlier with flexibility as a core value, so contributors work as independent contractors who can choose their hours and fit contributions around existing commitments, whether part-time or full-time.
How long will this opportunity last?
Project lengths vary depending on the needs of our customers. Once you complete a project, you'll have the opportunity to join additional projects.
01
About Outlier
What is Outlier?
Outlier is a platform that connects subject matter experts to help build the world’s most advanced Generative AI.
You will work on a variety of projects from generating training data in your discipline to advance these models to evaluating performance of models.
02
Getting started
What does the onboarding process look like?
Outlier's onboarding process typically takes 30 to 90 minutes and includes creating your account, selecting your areas of expertise, completing skill screenings so we can match you with the right projects, and identity verification to ensure we're building a trusted community. Once you complete the general onboarding, you'll proceed to project-specific onboarding, which varies by project.
03
Qualifications
What qualifications do I need?
We're looking for candidates with domain expertise across a wide range of fields. While specific qualification requirements vary by opportunity, minimum qualifications typically require undergraduate-level expertise.
Preferred qualifications typically include being a graduate student, a master's degree holder, or a PhD candidate/graduate in the relevant domain.
All candidates should demonstrate communication skills in English to effectively navigate our platform, though specific language requirements may vary by project. We also look for enthusiasm about contributing to the development of next-generation AI.
We encourage you to apply even if you're uncertain about meeting every requirement.
What is your selection process? How are resumes evaluated?
We review each resume to assess whether candidates meet the minimum requirements for specific domains. You can find detailed qualifications listed alongside each opportunity.
Can I refer friends or colleagues?
Absolutely! We welcome applications from qualified candidates and aim to provide everyone with the opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of AI models. We encourage referrals for candidates you can personally vouch for based on their expertise or professional experience.
Once you've created an Outlier account, you'll be able to make referrals directly from your dashboard.
04
Pay
How does payment work?
Once you complete onboarding and begin working on a project, you'll be paid for your contributions. Payments are processed weekly on Tuesdays.
How much will I be paid?
Pay varies by task, depending on the difficulty and demand, as well as the contributor's location and level of expertise.
05
Hours
How much time should I expect to contribute?
Flexibility is one of our core values at Outlier, which means you choose when, where, and how much you contribute. Your earnings are based on the hours you contribute each week, and you maintain complete control over your schedule with no minimum or maximum hour requirements.
Can I do this in addition to another part-time or full-time opportunity?
Definitely. We built Outlier with flexibility as a core value, so contributors work as independent contractors who can choose their hours and fit contributions around existing commitments, whether part-time or full-time.
How long will this opportunity last?
Project lengths vary depending on the needs of our customers. Once you complete a project, you'll have the opportunity to join additional projects.
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