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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $120/hr. The typical top rate across 80 priced writing listings is $68/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

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

What if your curiosity and creative thinking could make AI systems safer for millions of people? We're looking for AI Red Team Testers to go head-to-head with cutting-edge AI models — probing, prodding, and stress-testing them to uncover weaknesses before they cause real-world harm.

This is your chance to play the role of adversary in one of the most important challenges in tech today: making AI trustworthy. If you love puzzles, think laterally, and enjoy finding the cracks in systems that seem solid, this role was built for you.

Fully remote. Flexible hours. No security or hacking background required.

What You'll Do

Design imaginative prompts, scenarios, and conversation flows designed to trip up AI models
Attempt to coax AI systems into producing incorrect, biased, unsafe, or inappropriate outputs
Document every failure mode you discover with clear, reproducible steps
Assess and rate the severity and potential impact of identified issues
Collaborate asynchronously with AI safety and research teams to communicate your findings
Continuously develop new attack strategies as AI systems evolve

Who You Are

A naturally curious, creative thinker who enjoys finding loopholes and solving puzzles
Comfortable adopting an adversarial mindset — thinking like someone trying to break the rules
Detail-oriented and methodical: you document what you find thoroughly and clearly
Strong written communicator who can explain issues in a structured, actionable way
Self-motivated and able to work independently on an async schedule
No hacking, cybersecurity, or AI background required — if you think creatively and communicate well, you're a strong candidate

Nice to Have

Experience in creative writing, debate, philosophy, journalism, or research
Prior exposure to AI tools, chatbots, or language models as an end user
Background in ethics, psychology, or critical analysis
Familiarity with AI safety concepts or previous red teaming work

Why Join Us

Work on genuinely important AI safety projects alongside leading research labs
Fully remote and flexible — structure your work around your life
Freelance autonomy with the satisfaction of meaningful, mission-driven work
Contribute directly to the responsible development of AI that impacts the world
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.