Overview
Outlier connects skilled software developers and orchestration experts with leading AI companies to help train the next generation of autonomous agents like OpenClaw. You can earn up to $50/hr by providing expert feedback that teaches AI systems how to design, coordinate, and optimize complex real-world workflows. It's fully remote, flexible around your schedule, and gives you a direct hand in shaping the future of generative AI.
Key Responsibilites
Developing objective, verifiable criteria (rubrics) to evaluate system performance and ensure outputs meet strict functional requirements.
Reviewing system logs and "trajectories" to refactor code, improve execution paths, and reach a "Golden Path" of perfect reliability
Testing systems for vulnerabilities, including improper data exposure, unauthorized access escalations, and edge-case failures.
Ideal Qualifications
2+ years of experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration
Proven ability to build and maintain production-grade software with modular separation (e.g., distinct services for data parsing, logic processing, and reporting)
Strong command of at least two major languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java) and experience working with SQL databases
Practical experience building for live, non-mocked environments and handling multi-turn system interactions.
Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to provide clear, high-density technical feedback on complex system behaviors
Currently accepting applicants from:
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Why Join Outlier
Read about how MIT PhD Daniel Z earns extra income on Outlier
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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.
