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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $120/hr. The typical top rate across 106 priced science 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 10d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI

Quick facts

Engagement | Hourly, at‑will contractor
Schedule | Fully remote & asynchronous (min. 15 hrs/week)
Pay Range (US) | \$25 – \$100 per hour
Start Date | Rolling — staffed as projects launch

What you’ll do

Data annotation: Accurately label and categorize physics problems, concepts, diagrams, experiments, and other relevant data
Concept mapping: Connect key physics principles and establish relationships between different topics (e.g., mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics) to help AI models grasp the structure of the subject
Solution review: Analyze and verify AI-generated solutions to physics problems, identifying errors and offering clear feedback to improve model performance
Content development: Help create well-rounded training datasets that span a variety of physics topics and difficulty levels

You’re a great fit if

You hold a PhD in physics (or a closely related field), with demonstrated expertise in research, teaching, or advanced problem-solving
You have experience developing or critically reviewing sophisticated scientific, technical, or educational content—such as research publications, curriculum design, or complex simulations
You excel at communicating advanced physical concepts with clarity, and enjoy translating abstract theory into practical application
Bonus: You have experience with data labeling, RLHF, or other AI training or model evaluation projects

About the role

Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule
High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune 500 teams
Clear ownership — know exactly what success looks like and have autonomy to deliver
Growth potential — consistent high performers spearhead new programs and mentor incoming SMEs

Interview process

Complete a screening with Zara, our AI interviewer in English, to learn more about your background and experience.
Domain-specific Zara interview to assess your understanding of advanced physics principles, your ability to analyze complex processes, and your skill in applying theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios.

About Labelbox

Labelbox builds the data engine that accelerates breakthrough AI. Our platform, expert services, and marketplace let teams iterate on data as nimbly as they iterate on code, enabling safer, smarter models in production. We’re backed by SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins, and trusted by leading research labs and enterprises worldwide.

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply” above, and take one or more domain specific assessments.

We review candidates on a rolling basis and will contact you if your background matches an active project.

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.