E-commerce Data Analyst
$40–120/hr
Remote contract with Alignerr, $40–120/hr, open worldwide. Posted Nov 4.
$40–120/hr
Apply on AlignerrIs this job worth applying to?
- Pay
- Above typicalTops out at $120/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
- FreshPosted 2d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Open worldwideOpen worldwide.
The job description
About the Role
What if your eye for detail and familiarity with online shopping could directly improve the AI systems that millions of people use to discover and buy products every day?
We're looking for E-commerce Data Analysts to review, categorize, and evaluate product data that powers AI-driven shopping and recommendation engines. Your work will help AI understand products better — making search smarter, recommendations more accurate, and online shopping more useful for everyone.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone who shops online and has a sharp, systematic eye. No formal e-commerce or retail background needed.
What You'll Do
- Review product listings for accuracy, completeness, and correct categorization
- Evaluate AI-generated product descriptions and recommendation outputs for quality and relevance
- Tag and classify products using structured category systems and guidelines
- Identify duplicate, misleading, or low-quality product entries
- Provide clear, structured feedback to help improve AI-powered product search and discovery
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Familiar with online shopping platforms and how product categories work
- Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, systematic approach to tasks
- Comfortable working with structured data, spreadsheets, or web-based tools
- Strong written communication skills in English
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- No prior e-commerce, retail, or AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Experience in retail, merchandising, or product management
- Background in data entry, quality assurance, or content moderation
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay, or Shopify as a buyer or seller
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
- Contribute to AI development that directly shapes how people discover and buy products online
- 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.
