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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $50/hr. The typical top rate across 1,713 priced listings is $70/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Open worldwideOpen worldwide.

The job description

About the Role

What if your knack for organizing information and keeping things running smoothly could directly shape the AI systems transforming our world? We're looking for Data Operations Specialists to manage, clean, structure, and quality-check the datasets that fuel cutting-edge AI — ensuring models are trained on data that's accurate, consistent, and ready for impact.

This is structured, meaningful work at the intersection of data and AI. You don't need a technical degree or prior experience in machine learning — just a methodical mind, strong attention to detail, and a drive to get things right.

What You'll Do

Clean, organize, and structure raw datasets to ensure they meet quality standards for AI training
Identify and resolve data inconsistencies, duplicates, formatting errors, and missing values
Follow detailed data processing guidelines and standard operating procedures with precision
Perform quality assurance checks across large volumes of data to maintain accuracy and consistency
Tag, categorize, and transform data according to project-specific schemas and requirements
Monitor data pipelines and flag issues that could affect downstream AI model performance
Document processes, track progress, and communicate findings clearly
Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace and on your own schedule

Who You Are

Exceptionally detail-oriented with a systematic, thorough approach to work
Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, or web-based data tools
Able to follow structured instructions carefully and apply them consistently at scale
Strong problem-solving instincts — you spot patterns, errors, and anomalies others miss
Clear written communicator who can document issues and processes effectively
Self-motivated, reliable, and productive when working independently
No prior data operations, engineering, or AI experience required

Nice to Have

Experience with data entry, data cleaning, quality assurance, or administrative work
Familiarity with tools like Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, or data processing platforms
Background in research, analytics, operations, or project coordination
Exposure to AI tools, annotation platforms, or data labeling workflows
Understanding of basic data concepts such as schemas, taxonomies, or metadata

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
Build in-demand data skills while contributing to real AI development
Contribute to AI systems that shape how technology understands and processes the world's information
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.