Outsmart Artificial Intelligence with Your Human Brilliance

Outsmart Artificial Intelligence with Your Human Brilliance

Join the top 1% of Software Engineers worldwide to shape the future of AI. Earn up to $27.50 USD per hour

Join the top 1% of Software Engineers worldwide to shape the future of AI. Earn up to $27.50 USD per hour

  • English

  • Earn up to $27.5/hr

  • Shape the future of AI

  • Work Remotely

LANGUAGE

English

LANGUAGE

English

PAY

Earn up to $27.5/hr

PAY

Earn up to $27.5/hr

LANGUAGE

English

PAY

Earn up to $27.5/hr

Outlier is powered by Scale AI to accelerate AI development at leading enterprises

Outlier is powered by Scale AI to accelerate AI development at leading enterprises

Outlier is powered by Scale AI to accelerate AI development at leading enterprises

Earn up to $27.50 USD/hr,
paid out weekly

Rates vary based on expertise and project requirements. Paid via PayPal and AirTM

India
(Remote)

Choose your own schedule. Most experts
spend 5-10 hrs/week, up to 40 hours

Choose your own schedule. Most experts spend 5-10 hrs per week, up to 40 hours

Choose your own schedule. Most experts spend 5-10 hrs/week, up to 40 hours

English
English
proficiency required

Ability to explain complex programming concepts fluently in English

Overview

Outlier is committed to improving the intelligence & safety of AI models. Owned and operated by Scale AI, we’ve recently been featured in Forbes for partnering experts with top AI labs to provide the high quality data for LLMs. We believe AI can only perform as well as the data it’s trained on. That’s why we work with contributors from all over the world, who help improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. This data has led to AI advancements for the world's leading AI labs and large language model builders.

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 improving the intelligence & safety of AI models. Owned and operated by Scale AI, we’ve recently been featured in Forbes for partnering experts with top AI labs to provide the high quality data for LLMs. We believe AI can only perform as well as the data it’s trained on. That’s why we work with contributors from all over the world, who help improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. This data has led to AI advancements for the world's leading AI labs and large language model builders.

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 improving the intelligence & safety of AI models. Owned and operated by Scale AI, we’ve recently been featured in Forbes for partnering experts with top AI labs to provide the high quality data for LLMs. We believe AI can only perform as well as the data it’s trained on. That’s why we work with contributors from all over the world, who help improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. This data has led to AI advancements for the world's leading AI labs and large language model builders.

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.

"We partnered with Scale AI to work with Enterprises to adopt Llama and train custom models with their own data. We are excited to collectively make Llama the industry standard and bring the benefits of AI to everyone."

Mark Zuckerberg

Founder and CEO, Meta

"We partnered with Scale AI to work with Enterprises to adopt Llama and train custom models with their own data. We are excited to collectively make Llama the industry standard and bring the benefits of AI to everyone."

Mark Zuckerberg

Founder and CEO, Meta

"We partnered with Scale AI to work with Enterprises to adopt Llama and train custom models with their own data. We are excited to collectively make Llama the industry standard and bring the benefits of AI to everyone."

Mark Zuckerberg

Founder and CEO, Meta

What you will be doing

We are looking for exceptional software engineers to help train generative AI models.
  • Creating and answering technical questions about software engineering concepts, coding best practices, and debugging strategies to help train AI models.

  • Reviewing and evaluating code generated by AI in languages such as JavaScript, Python, Go, Java, TypeScript, and C++.

  • Analyzing code quality, maintainability, and adherence to real-world engineering standards.

  • Providing expert-level feedback on version control workflows, collaborative coding practices, and effective debugging techniques.

Common Tasks
Choose the right response

You will be given two responses to a question and your task will be to choose the correct response

Response 1

Response 2

Write a prompt

Write simple prompts that will act as a starting point for AI models

Edit

Preview

What we’re looking for

  • Proficiency in at least two of the following languages: JavaScript, Python, Go, Java, TypeScript, or C++.

  • Professional experience building and maintaining production-grade software repositories.

  • Strong knowledge of Git (or similar version control systems), including experience with branching, merging, and collaborative development workflows.

  • Hands-on experience conducting code reviews, debugging complex issues, and analyzing large codebases.

  • Outstanding attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate technical feedback and coding best practices.

Compensation and benefits

Earn up to $27.50 USD/hr,
paid out weekly

Rates vary based on quality, accuracy, and time spent. Paid via PayPal & AirTM

Earn up to $27.50 USD/hr,
paid out weekly

Rates vary based on quality, accuracy, and time spent. Paid via PayPal & AirTM

Earn up to $27.50 USD/hr,
paid out weekly

Rates vary based on quality, accuracy, and time spent. Paid via PayPal & AirTM

Join a global community of
Coding experts

Join a global network of experts contributing to advanced AI tools

Join a global community of
Coding experts

Join a global network of experts contributing to advanced AI tools

Join a global community of
Coding experts

Join a global network of experts contributing to advanced AI tools

Flexible schedule and
time commitment

No contracts, no 9-to-5. You control your schedule. (Most experts spend 5-10 hours/week, up to 40 hours working from home

Flexible schedule and
time commitment

No contracts, no 9-to-5. You control your schedule. (Most experts spend 5-10 hours/week, up to 40 hours working from home

Flexible schedule and
time commitment

No contracts, no 9-to-5. You control your schedule. (Most experts spend 5-10 hours/week, up to 40 hours working from home

Free access to
Model Playground

Interact, experiment and engage with leading large language models free of cost

Free access to
Model Playground

Interact, experiment and engage with leading large language models free of cost

Free access to
Model Playground

Interact, experiment and engage with leading large language models free of cost

Disclaimer: For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Outlier is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in our workforce.

Hear from other experts

Read about how MIT PhD Daniel Z earns extra income on Outlier

"Daniel has enjoyed the combination of earning extra cash while contributing to AI development and has made over $4,000 on Outlier".

I view Outlier as a great opportunity for contributors to work flexibly, improve their skills, and earn more money at their own pace. Working with other contributors on Outlier makes the experience even more engaging, offering a perfect mix of collaborating and earning.

Vaibhav P.

India

Code Expert

I view Outlier as a great opportunity for contributors to work flexibly, improve their skills, and earn more money at their own pace. Working with other contributors on Outlier makes the experience even more engaging, offering a perfect mix of collaborating and earning.

Vaibhav P.

India

Code Expert

I view Outlier as a great opportunity for contributors to work flexibly, improve their skills, and earn more money at their own pace. Working with other contributors on Outlier makes the experience even more engaging, offering a perfect mix of collaborating and earning.

Vaibhav P.

India

Code 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

Code 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

Code 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

Code Expert

The result is fewer tasks returning to the queue for all contributors, higher-quality tasks being completed correctly on the first attempt, and happier contributors thanks to easy access to high-touch, technical support channels.

Umair K.

Canada

Code Expert

The result is fewer tasks returning to the queue for all contributors, higher-quality tasks being completed correctly on the first attempt, and happier contributors thanks to easy access to high-touch, technical support channels.

Umair K.

Canada

Code Expert

The result is fewer tasks returning to the queue for all contributors, higher-quality tasks being completed correctly on the first attempt, and happier contributors thanks to easy access to high-touch, technical support channels.

Umair K.

Canada

Code Expert

Application and Onboarding Process:

STEP 1

Create an account
on Outlier

STEP 1

Create an account
on Outlier

STEP 1

Create an account
on Outlier

STEP 2

Verify your identity and phone number

STEP 2

Verify your identity and
phone number

STEP 2

Verify your identity and phone number

STEP 3

Pass a
skill assessment

STEP 3

Pass a
skill assessment

STEP 3

Pass a skill
assessment

STEP 4

Start earning by
completing tasks

STEP 4

Start earning by
completing tasks

STEP 4

Start earning by completing tasks

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Outlier? How is it related to Scale AI?

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