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.
Key Responsibilites
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
Edit
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Ideal Qualifications
Currently accepting applicants from:
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Global
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.
Why Join Outlier
Read about how MIT PhD Daniel Z earns extra income on Outlier
Application and Onboarding Process
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** Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates apply. Additional incentives data is based on payments made in the past six months and is updated quarterly. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.
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This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.
