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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $75/hr. The typical top rate across 237 priced coding listings is $90/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

Named countries onlyOpen in Germany.

The job description

About the Role

AI systems are only as safe as the experts who challenge them. We're looking for cybersecurity professionals to stress-test, probe, and harden cutting-edge AI models — finding weaknesses before bad actors do. Your work will directly shape the safety and reliability of AI products used by millions of people worldwide.

If you enjoy thinking like an attacker, crafting clever exploits, and making complex systems more resilient, this role was built for you.

What You'll Do

Conduct red-teaming exercises to uncover security weaknesses in AI systems
Design and execute adversarial prompts and edge-case scenarios to test model guardrails
Evaluate AI outputs for safety issues, bias, and policy compliance
Document vulnerabilities, exploits, and unexpected behaviors in clear, structured reports
Collaborate with engineering teams to recommend practical mitigations and improvements
Stay current on emerging AI security threats, jailbreak techniques, and evolving best practices
Help define and refine security evaluation rubrics and testing protocols

Who You Are

Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts — threat modeling, penetration testing, or vulnerability research
Hands-on experience with AI/ML systems, LLMs, or prompt engineering
Creative and analytical thinker who enjoys breaking things in order to build them better
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Self-directed and comfortable working independently on async, task-based assignments
Background in infosec, ethical hacking, or AI safety research is a strong plus
Familiarity with open-source AI platforms or evaluation frameworks is a bonus

Why Join Us

Work at the frontier of AI security alongside top research labs
Directly influence the safety of AI systems used by millions
Full autonomy — work on your own schedule, from anywhere in the world
Build deep, marketable expertise in one of the fastest-growing domains in tech
Collaborate with a global network of security and AI professionals
Potential for ongoing work, expanded scope, and long-term contract extension

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.