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Pay

About typicalTops out at $90/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 10d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in United States.

The job description

About the Role

What if your Python expertise could directly shape how the world's most advanced AI systems write and reason about code? We're looking for experienced Backend Python Engineers to evaluate AI-generated code, build complex algorithmic challenges, and help push the boundaries of what AI can do with software.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior Python developers who want meaningful, high-impact work alongside cutting-edge AI research labs — on their own schedule.

What You'll Do

Review and evaluate AI-generated Python code for correctness, efficiency, and adherence to PEP 8 and industry best practices
Design and develop complex backend algorithmic solutions and data processing scripts that challenge AI reasoning at its limits
Write clear, human-readable explanations of backend logic, architectural decisions, and code quality judgements
Identify edge cases, security vulnerabilities, and failure modes in AI-generated API logic
Provide structured, expert-level feedback that directly informs how AI models learn to write better code

Who You Are

Deep expertise in Python, including modern frameworks such as Django, Flask, and FastAPI
3–5+ years of professional experience writing production-level Python code
Strong grasp of advanced Python language features, performance considerations, and software design principles
Exceptional written communication skills — you can explain complex technical concepts clearly and precisely
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an async environment

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, RLHF, or AI evaluation workflows
Background in API security, distributed systems, or data engineering
Familiarity with software testing methodologies and edge case analysis

Why Join Us

Work directly with leading AI research labs on some of the most technically demanding projects in the field
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where suits you best
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
Make a tangible impact on how AI understands, writes, and reasons about real-world code
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.