Tech Expert — Earn Up to $200/hr Training AI

Evaluate Real-World Systems, ML & Security Problems — Earn up to $200/hr Earn up to $200/hr training AI as a Systems, ML, Security, or Hardware expert. Outlier AI needs practitioners, not theorists. Apply now. Tech Expert — Earn Up to $200/hr Training AI | Outlier Apply Now Help expose AI’s blind spots with your systems, ML, and security expertise — remotely, with flexible hours. See Common Tasks Work Remotely Up to $200 USD/hr Contribute to real AI research PhD PAY RATE LOCATION Global DEGREE REQ. Masters Remote Earn Up to $200 USD/hr - Plus additional incentives Rates vary based on expertise and project requirements. Paid via PayPal and AirTM Remote - Global Choose your own schedule. Most experts spend 5-10 hrs/week, up to 40 hours Use GPT, Claude, and more — completely free Over $200/month in AI access, included at no extra cost. About the Role Responsibilities Ideal Qualification Compensation Application Process FAQs Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing feedback from experienced technical experts. We collaborate with leading AI organizations to train large language models to reason through complex, real-world systems, security, machine learning, and hardware problems. In this role, you’ll use your expertise to design rigorous challenges, evaluate model outputs, and identify the gaps that separate plausible answers from reliable engineering judgment. 900K+ Outlier Experts $600M+ Paid Out Countries Responsibilites Task authoring: Design challenging, real-world technical problems across your domain (Systems, ML, Coding, Security, or Hardware) to push the limits of AI reasoning and train models on expert-level problem-solving. Expert peer review: Critique AI-generated solutions for technical rigor and correctness, ensuring every output meets the highest standards of engineering soundness. Strategic optimization: Rank and refine model outputs, identifying subtle flaws in logic, implementation, or approach to turn raw attempts into sophisticated technical insight. Dynamic innovation: Adapt your expertise across a variety of high-impact projects as the technology and benchmarks evolve. Technical background: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) with deep expertise in at least one core domain — Systems, Machine Learning, Coding, Security, or Hardware. Hands-on experience: Real-world experience building, shipping, or researching in your field; we prioritize practitioners who understand how technical work holds up in practice, not just in theory. Domain mastery: Demonstrated depth in your specialty, with the ability to design and evaluate problems that challenge even strong AI systems. English proficiency: Fluent in reading and writing, with an editorial eye for detail and zero tolerance for technical ambiguity. Analytical rigor: The ability to dissect complex technical content for logical flow, correctness, and sound reasoning. Currently accepting applicants from: On average, contributors earn an additional 7.5% through Missions — Outlier's version of surge pricing. The top quartile boosts their earnings by an average of 11%. ** Join a Network of Elite Medical Professionals Work flexibly from anywhere, anytime - no minimum hours Free access to leading LLMs — worth $200+/month Create an account on Outlier Upload your resume Upload your valid ID and add your phone number Start earning by completing tasks Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is Outlier? How is it related to Scale AI? What's the expected time commitment for participants? When and how will I be paid? How can I get support? Who do I contact with questions as I onboard? What do I need to sign up for this opportunity? Will I be an Outlier employee? Who else will be a part of the program? Have more questions? View more FAQs here ** 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. PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. 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