Audio Engineer – Pro Tools
$25–50/hr
Remote audio contract with Alignerr, $25–50/hr. Posted Oct 29.
$25–50/hr
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- Pay
- Above typicalTops out at $50/hr. The typical top rate across 238 priced audio listings is $40/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 8d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
About the Role
We're looking for experienced Audio Engineers to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on audio content. Your production expertise will directly shape how AI understands, processes, and generates sound — making a real impact on the future of audio technology.
This is a fully remote, asynchronous contract role ideal for audio professionals who want to apply their craft to cutting-edge AI projects on a flexible schedule.
What You'll Do
- Produce, mix, and master high-quality audio content according to project specifications and industry standards
- Work efficiently in Pro Tools to edit, balance, and enhance multi-track recordings
- Review and refine audio for clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy
- Evaluate AI-assisted audio outputs for quality, alignment, and production integrity
- Provide structured, constructive feedback to improve AI-driven audio processing and production tools
Who You Are
- Experienced in audio engineering, sound design, or music production with a strong command of Pro Tools (required)
- Owner of professional-grade audio equipment with access to a quiet, acoustically treated workspace (required)
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality mixes and masters efficiently and consistently
- Exceptionally detail-oriented when it comes to audio balance, clarity, and technical precision
- Curious about AI-driven audio processing, sound analysis, or machine learning applications in music and sound
Nice to Have
- Experience with audio dataset creation, labeling, or AI audio model training
- Background in sound-for-picture, broadcast, or game audio
- Familiarity with AI or data annotation workflows
Why Join Us
- High impact — your craft directly improves AI models used by leading research labs and enterprise teams worldwide
- Fully remote and flexible — work from anywhere, on your own schedule, asynchronously
- Clear ownership — know exactly what success looks like and have the autonomy to deliver it
- Growth potential — consistent high performers are tapped to lead new programs and mentor incoming contributors
- Meaningful work — help define how the next generation of AI tools understands and produces sound
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.
