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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. Things change quickly in our industry, but 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. Things change quickly in our industry, but 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. Things change quickly in our industry, but 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
So 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?
During onboarding, you will be added to a Squad of like-minded contributors, led by an experienced squad lead. The squad lead will help you onboard and learn about how to successfully contribute to a range of projects. Each domain’s onboarding process looks a little different. Most require you to submit a resume and pass a screening exam to demonstrate your competence in the topic area. Some may require a virtual interview as well.
Will I get paid for the onboarding process?
You will be compensated when you successfully complete the onboarding process. Compensation may vary depending on the domain area. Please review the details in the job description for specifics.
How long does the onboarding take?
Completing the onboarding modules and the assessment usually takes between 1 and 5 hours. Once you have completed the final assessment, you may have to wait for review, but can expect < 48 hour turnaround to get any feedback that is required.
What is the purpose of Outlier’s onboarding?
The purpose of our onboarding programs is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed on projects. Training AI models is a very unique process and can take some time to get used to. We want to ensure that you know what to expect before projects and have an understanding of the type of work you may see on Outlier.
03
Qualifications
What qualifications do I need?
Candidates should have deep expertise in the domains of focus that they are applying for. Our job descriptions will have more specific details on what would be expected in each domain, but we encourage you to submit your application.
Minimum qualifications are usually junior and seniors in undergraduate programs of the domain.
Preferred qualifications are graduate students, masters, and PhD holders of the domain.
We also expect all candidates to have a strong understanding of written English and clear communication skills. Passion and commitment to be part of an exciting journey to help build the next generation of Generative AIs.
What is your selection process? How are resumes evaluated?
We evaluate your resume and identify if you meet the minimum qualifications for a domain and associated pay rate. These qualifications are listed in any given job description.
Can I bring some friends too?
Of course! We want to give everyone the opportunity to build together the new generation of AI models. Everyone is more than welcome to apply. To refer candidates within your domain of expertise who are good fits for your project, please contact your team lead.
04
Pay
How much will I be paid?
Competitive rates are set based on the domain of focus and your qualifications.
How will I be paid?
You will be paid out weekly via your preferred option between PayPal and AirTM. Direct deposit is also available for contributors based in the US.
Are there opportunities to earn more?
Some domains may offer rewards for completing onboarding programs, or higher rates for superior performance!
05
Hours
How much time should I expect to work?
Outlier is very flexible! We have some contributors working ~5-10 hrs/week and some who work 40 hrs/week as their schedule allows.
You will earn based on how many hours you contribute throughout the week, which is up to you as there is no minimum or maximum amount of hours that need to be worked.Can I do this work in addition to another part-time or full-time opportunity?
Absolutely! Contributors are independent contractors who can choose how many hours they want to work a week.
How long will this opportunity last?
Our projects have varying lengths, depending on the need of the AI models you’d be working on. After completing a project, our contributors will have the opportunity to work on additional projects.
01
About Outlier
So 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?
During onboarding, you will be added to a Squad of like-minded contributors, led by an experienced squad lead. The squad lead will help you onboard and learn about how to successfully contribute to a range of projects. Each domain’s onboarding process looks a little different. Most require you to submit a resume and pass a screening exam to demonstrate your competence in the topic area. Some may require a virtual interview as well.
Will I get paid for the onboarding process?
You will be compensated when you successfully complete the onboarding process. Compensation may vary depending on the domain area. Please review the details in the job description for specifics.
How long does the onboarding take?
Completing the onboarding modules and the assessment usually takes between 1 and 5 hours. Once you have completed the final assessment, you may have to wait for review, but can expect < 48 hour turnaround to get any feedback that is required.
What is the purpose of Outlier’s onboarding?
The purpose of our onboarding programs is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed on projects. Training AI models is a very unique process and can take some time to get used to. We want to ensure that you know what to expect before projects and have an understanding of the type of work you may see on Outlier.
03
Qualifications
What qualifications do I need?
Candidates should have deep expertise in the domains of focus that they are applying for. Our job descriptions will have more specific details on what would be expected in each domain, but we encourage you to submit your application.
Minimum qualifications are usually junior and seniors in undergraduate programs of the domain.
Preferred qualifications are graduate students, masters, and PhD holders of the domain.
We also expect all candidates to have a strong understanding of written English and clear communication skills. Passion and commitment to be part of an exciting journey to help build the next generation of Generative AIs.
What is your selection process? How are resumes evaluated?
We evaluate your resume and identify if you meet the minimum qualifications for a domain and associated pay rate. These qualifications are listed in any given job description.
Can I bring some friends too?
Of course! We want to give everyone the opportunity to build together the new generation of AI models. Everyone is more than welcome to apply. To refer candidates within your domain of expertise who are good fits for your project, please contact your team lead.
04
Pay
How much will I be paid?
Competitive rates are set based on the domain of focus and your qualifications.
How will I be paid?
You will be paid out weekly via your preferred option between PayPal and AirTM. Direct deposit is also available for contributors based in the US.
Are there opportunities to earn more?
Some domains may offer rewards for completing onboarding programs, or higher rates for superior performance!
05
Hours
How much time should I expect to work?
Outlier is very flexible! We have some contributors working ~5-10 hrs/week and some who work 40 hrs/week as their schedule allows.
You will earn based on how many hours you contribute throughout the week, which is up to you as there is no minimum or maximum amount of hours that need to be worked.Can I do this work in addition to another part-time or full-time opportunity?
Absolutely! Contributors are independent contractors who can choose how many hours they want to work a week.
How long will this opportunity last?
Our projects have varying lengths, depending on the need of the AI models you’d be working on. After completing a project, our contributors will have the opportunity to work on additional projects.
01
About Outlier
So 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?
During onboarding, you will be added to a Squad of like-minded contributors, led by an experienced squad lead. The squad lead will help you onboard and learn about how to successfully contribute to a range of projects. Each domain’s onboarding process looks a little different. Most require you to submit a resume and pass a screening exam to demonstrate your competence in the topic area. Some may require a virtual interview as well.
Will I get paid for the onboarding process?
You will be compensated when you successfully complete the onboarding process. Compensation may vary depending on the domain area. Please review the details in the job description for specifics.
How long does the onboarding take?
Completing the onboarding modules and the assessment usually takes between 1 and 5 hours. Once you have completed the final assessment, you may have to wait for review, but can expect < 48 hour turnaround to get any feedback that is required.
What is the purpose of Outlier’s onboarding?
The purpose of our onboarding programs is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed on projects. Training AI models is a very unique process and can take some time to get used to. We want to ensure that you know what to expect before projects and have an understanding of the type of work you may see on Outlier.
03
Qualifications
What qualifications do I need?
Candidates should have deep expertise in the domains of focus that they are applying for. Our job descriptions will have more specific details on what would be expected in each domain, but we encourage you to submit your application.
Minimum qualifications are usually junior and seniors in undergraduate programs of the domain.
Preferred qualifications are graduate students, masters, and PhD holders of the domain.
We also expect all candidates to have a strong understanding of written English and clear communication skills. Passion and commitment to be part of an exciting journey to help build the next generation of Generative AIs.
What is your selection process? How are resumes evaluated?
We evaluate your resume and identify if you meet the minimum qualifications for a domain and associated pay rate. These qualifications are listed in any given job description.
Can I bring some friends too?
Of course! We want to give everyone the opportunity to build together the new generation of AI models. Everyone is more than welcome to apply. To refer candidates within your domain of expertise who are good fits for your project, please contact your team lead.
04
Pay
How much will I be paid?
Competitive rates are set based on the domain of focus and your qualifications.
How will I be paid?
You will be paid out weekly via your preferred option between PayPal and AirTM. Direct deposit is also available for contributors based in the US.
Are there opportunities to earn more?
Some domains may offer rewards for completing onboarding programs, or higher rates for superior performance!
05
Hours
How much time should I expect to work?
Outlier is very flexible! We have some contributors working ~5-10 hrs/week and some who work 40 hrs/week as their schedule allows.
You will earn based on how many hours you contribute throughout the week, which is up to you as there is no minimum or maximum amount of hours that need to be worked.Can I do this work in addition to another part-time or full-time opportunity?
Absolutely! Contributors are independent contractors who can choose how many hours they want to work a week.
How long will this opportunity last?
Our projects have varying lengths, depending on the need of the AI models you’d be working on. After completing a project, our contributors will have the opportunity to work on additional projects.
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