Earn up to $50 USD/hr, paid out weekly
Rates vary based on expertise and project requirements. Paid via PayPal and AirTM
(Remote) United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia
3+ years of full stack experience required
At least 3 years building and shipping production-grade software end to end
About Outlier
What you will be doing
Creating and answering technical questions about software engineering concepts and fullstack development, 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
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What we’re looking for
3+ years of professional software engineering experience with full stack development.
Proficiency in at least two of the following languages: JavaScript, Python, Go, Java, TypeScript, or C++.
Professional experience building and maintaining production-grade software systems.
Strong knowledge of Git (or similar version control systems), including experience with branching, merging, and collaborative development workflows.
Outstanding attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate technical feedback and coding best practices.
Nice to have
Backend engineering expertise with experience designing and scaling server-side systems.
Test-Driven Development (TDD) experience and strong testing discipline.
Experience authoring technical specifications and API contracts.
Hands-on expertise with testing frameworks such as PyTest, JUnit, Mocha, or similar tools.
Experience conducting code reviews, debugging complex issues, and analyzing large codebases.
Zero-to-one experience as a founding engineer or early employee at a startup.
Compensation and benefits
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
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
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