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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $60/hr. The typical top rate across 47 priced math 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

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

What if your years of advanced mathematical training could directly shape how AI reasons, solves problems, and thinks — for millions of people around the world? We're looking for Mathematics and Statistics experts to help fine-tune the next generation of large language models by designing rigorous problems, evaluating AI reasoning, and pushing the boundaries of what these systems can do.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for PhDs and advanced researchers. No AI background needed — just deep mathematical expertise and a sharp analytical mind.

What You'll Do

Design advanced, multi-step math problems that rigorously test AI performance across areas like abstract reasoning, symbolic manipulation, and proof construction
Develop clear, logically structured, step-by-step solutions to serve as gold-standard benchmarks
Evaluate AI-generated outputs for mathematical accuracy, depth of reasoning, and solution quality
Collaborate with researchers to refine and expand benchmarks spanning undergraduate through PhD-level mathematics
Provide detailed, structured feedback that directly improves how leading AI models handle complex quantitative reasoning

Who You Are

Currently pursuing or holding a PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field
Strong mathematical reasoning across advanced domains — from analysis and algebra to probability and beyond
Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and precisely in writing
Detail-oriented and methodical — you notice when logic breaks down and you know how to fix it
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on an asynchronous schedule
No prior AI or machine learning experience required

Nice to Have

Experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or quality assessment workflows
Familiarity with AI tools or large language models as an end user
Background spanning multiple mathematical disciplines — pure, applied, computational, or statistical
Prior work in academic research, tutoring, or curriculum design

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and top AI teams
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
Gain rare, hands-on exposure to how frontier AI models are trained and evaluated
Contribute to work that raises the bar for mathematical reasoning in AI — at a global scale
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.