AI training jobs for programmers and software engineers
There are 242 open AI training jobs for programmers on Rubric today, from 8 platforms. Typical top rate: $90/hr. Half of the 237 listings that state an hourly rate offer that or more at the top of their range. It is remote contract work: you check, correct and write answers so AI models get coding questions right.
$60–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your hacking skills could directly shape how safe and secure AI systems are for millions of users worldwide?
Score 63/100: pay 27.4/40, recency 20/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Experienced penetration tester with a strong understanding of offensive security principles and methodologies (OWASP, PTES, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Proficient with industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, or equivalent
- Solid understanding of web application security, network security, and API security testing
Apply on Alignerr for AI Red Team Penetration Tester on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$70–100/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: A public GitHub profile with substantial, verifiable contributions
Score 57/100: pay 22.9/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Design multi-step coding tasks grounded in visual material: screenshots, UI mockups, diagrams, or screen recordings of real workflows.
- Specify which code and artifacts the task involves, and what the expected behavior is.
- Define objective success criteria — how someone would verify the task was completed correctly, not just plausibly.
Apply on micro1 for Frontend / UI Engineer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–100/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced National Security Technology Experts with backgrounds in government, defense, or national security science and technology programs to support customer projects focused on AI training and evaluation.
Score 56/100: pay 22.9/40, recency 17.1/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Significant professional experience in government or defense science and technology programs, national security systems, or advanced technical operations.
- Strong understanding of technology development, technical program management, or complex defense systems.
- Experience evaluating technical information and applying sound analytical judgment.
Apply on micro1 for National Security Technology Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$40–120/hr
The job
What if your coding instincts could directly influence how AI writes software for millions of people?
Score 55/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 17.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Comfortable reading and running basic programs in at least one programming language
- Logical and methodical — you naturally think about what could go wrong
- Detail-oriented with a consistent, thorough approach to testing
Apply on Alignerr for Software Testing Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$40–120/hr
The job
What if your coding instincts could directly improve the AI tools developers rely on every day?
Score 55/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 17.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Able to read and understand code in at least one programming language
- Logical thinker with a natural eye for spotting what's wrong — or what could be better
- Clear written communicator who can explain technical concepts in plain terms
Apply on Alignerr for Code Review Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$40–80/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your expertise in machine learning, statistics, and data engineering could directly influence how the world's most advanced AI systems think and reason?
Score 55/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 17.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Holds or is pursuing a Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
- Strong foundational knowledge across core areas: supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, NLP, or big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
- Able to communicate complex algorithmic concepts and statistical findings clearly and concisely in writing
Apply on Alignerr for Data Science Expert – AI Content Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$50–70/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
This initiative focuses on recording how an AI reasons and executes actions sequentially to handle practical assignments.
Score 53/100: pay 16/40, recency 17.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional expertise in Machine Learning, Engineering, or a technical discipline.
- Superb skill in explaining intricate logical processes and methodologies clearly.
- Critical thinking skills to audit and refine AI-generated reasoning steps.
Apply on Alignerr for Machine Learning Engineer on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$35–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We're partnering with the world's leading AI research teams to build the next generation of intelligent security systems — and we need practitioners who've seen real threats up close.
Score 49/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in network, infrastructure, or endpoint security
- Solid working knowledge of firewalls, EDR platforms, email security, IAM, and SIEMs
- Strong understanding of how real enterprises deploy and operate security controls
Apply on Alignerr for Network & Infrastructure Security Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$70–130/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Job Summary: micro1 is looking for experienced Open 3D Engine (O3DE) specialists to support an AI training project.
Score 61/100: pay 29.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional experience using Open 3D Engine (O3DE).
- Hands-on experience with 3D environments, rendering, and simulations.
- Good understanding of O3DE components, assets, and development workflows.
Apply on micro1 for Software Engineer (Open 3D Engine) on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$30–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build AI systems that reason through real-world security incidents.
Score 49/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations
- Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
- Able to distinguish true security signals from false positives and background noise
Apply on Alignerr for Security Operations Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$70–130/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced Defold developers to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use Defold to complete real-world game development tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
Score 61/100: pay 29.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional experience using the Defold game engine.
- Hands-on experience with Lua scripting and 2D game development.
- Good understanding of Defold game objects, components, animations, and game logic.
Apply on micro1 for 2D Game Developer (Defold) on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$30–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of AI-powered cybersecurity tools.
Score 49/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response, or security engineering
- Proficient with SIEM platforms, alert queues, and investigation tooling
- Skilled at triaging signals — distinguishing genuine threats from background noise
Apply on Alignerr for Incident Response Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$70–130/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced Solar2D developers to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use Solar2D to complete real-world 2D game development tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
Score 61/100: pay 29.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong hands-on experience with Solar2D (Corona SDK).
- Good knowledge of Lua programming and 2D game development.
- Experience with game mechanics, animations, and debugging.
Apply on micro1 for Solar2D Game Developer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$38–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We're looking for experienced data security professionals to help train and evaluate frontier AI systems.
Score 49/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of experience in data security, compliance, or security operations
- Hands-on familiarity with DLP tools, data classification frameworks, and privacy or regulatory concepts (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA)
- Practical understanding of how data risk surfaces in modern enterprise and cloud environments
Apply on Alignerr for Data Security & DLP Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$65–123/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced OpenSCAD developers to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use OpenSCAD to complete real-world 2D and 3D CAD modeling tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
Score 60/100: pay 28.1/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional hands-on experience using OpenSCAD.
- Experience with parametric and script-based 3D modeling.
- Good understanding of OpenSCAD syntax, modules, functions, and Boolean operations.
Apply on micro1 for OpenSCAD Developer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced Panda3D developers to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use Panda3D to complete real-world 3D game development tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
Score 59/100: pay 27.4/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional experience using Panda3D.
- Hands-on experience with Python and C++ programming.
- Good understanding of 3D graphics, game development, and simulations.
Apply on micro1 for Python Game Developer (Panda3D) on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$80–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Federal IT Specialists to contribute expertise to a customer’s project focused on federal IT operations and AI training.
Score 56/100: pay 24/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT roles (GS-2210 or equivalent), with demonstrated success in hardware repair, network administration, and incident response.
- Proven track record in information security implementation and compliance within federal frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST).
- Expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting heterogeneous IT environments (hardware, software, network, applications).
Apply on micro1 for Federal IT Specialist on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–70/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Coding Authors (CCS / CIC / CPC certified) to contribute their expertise to a dynamic project for a valued customer.
Score 48/100: pay 16/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential.
- Thorough expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT, with hands-on coding experience in a hospital, physician practice, or coding audit setting.
- Experience writing or reviewing coding content, such as training materials, audit findings, coder education, or exam preparation.
Apply on micro1 for Coding Author on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$150/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced Large Language Models.
Score 68/100: pay 34.3/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Maintainer (named in MAINTAINERS or CODEOWNERS, or 10+ PR reviews in the last 12 months) or core contributor (3+ substantive merged PRs in the last 12 months) of a widely used…
$60–80/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your deep expertise in machine learning could directly determine how the world's most advanced AI models reason, plan, and make decisions?
Score 52/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Deep hands-on experience in Machine Learning, AI research, or a closely related technical field
- Proven ability to decompose complex technical problems into clear, logical, well-documented steps
- Strong familiarity with LLM behavior, evaluation methodologies, and training pipelines
Apply on Alignerr for Senior Machine Learning Expert on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$60–80/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Organization : Alignerr Position : Senior Machine Learning Engineer - AI Data Trainer Type : Hourly Contract Compensation : $60–$80 /hour Location : Remote Commitment : 10–40 hours/week
Score 52/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Significant experience in Machine Learning or related technical fields, with a focus on model reasoning.
- Proven ability to decompose complex problems into clear, logical, and documented steps.
- Experience with advanced LLM evaluation and training methodologies.
Apply on Alignerr for Senior Machine Learning Engineer on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$20–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Godot Game Developers to participate in a dynamic project for a valued customer, focusing on crafting engaging interactive experiences using the Godot engine.
Score 39/100: pay 9.1/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience in game development, whether in AAA, indie, solo, or serious hobby contexts.
- io, Steam, GitHub, game jam entries, or shipped title credits).
- Advanced proficiency with at least one major game engine (Unity, Godot, Unreal), including editor tools, scene management, and debugging utilities.
Apply on micro1 for Godot Game Developer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$40–80/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your expertise in machine learning, statistical inference, and data engineering could directly shape how the world's most advanced AI systems reason through complex problems?
Score 48/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 10/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a quantitative field with a strong emphasis on data analysis
- Solid foundational knowledge across core areas such as supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), or NLP
- Able to communicate complex algorithmic concepts and statistical findings clearly and concisely in writing
Apply on Alignerr for Data Scientist (Masters) on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$35–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, safer AI systems — and we need real security practitioners to make it happen.
Score 43/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 10/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of experience in vulnerability management, security operations, or infrastructure security
- Familiar with CVEs, vulnerability scanners, patching workflows, and risk prioritization frameworks (e.g., CVSS, EPSS, SSVC)
- You understand the nuance between a high CVSS score and an actual exploitable threat in the wild
Apply on Alignerr for Vulnerability Management Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$40–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your red team instincts and adversarial thinking could directly shape how AI understands and reasons about cybersecurity threats?
Score 43/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 10/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in pentesting, red teaming, or a blue-team role with strong offensive knowledge
- You understand how real attacks unfold — from initial access through lateral movement and impact
- You can explain complex attack chains clearly and concisely to technical audiences
$35–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Identity sits at the heart of most modern security failures — and the next generation of AI systems needs to understand why.
Score 43/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 10/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with IAM, SSO, or enterprise identity platforms
- Solid understanding of RBAC, least-privilege principles, and access review processes
- Familiar with how identity failures occur in practice and how attackers exploit them
Apply on Alignerr for Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$40–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your security expertise could directly shape how the world's most advanced AI systems defend themselves against attack?
Score 43/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 10/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Solid background in cybersecurity, information security, or a closely related field
- Strong understanding of modern security threat modeling — and a genuine interest in how it applies to AI systems
- Familiar with concepts like prompt injection, adversarial inputs, access control failures, and data exposure risks
Apply on Alignerr for AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$38–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Your ability to spot what actually breaks in production — not just what looks risky on paper — is exactly what the next generation of AI needs.
Score 43/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 10/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security
- Solid familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and how common vulnerabilities manifest in real production environments
- Strong instinct for real-world exploitability — you know the difference between a theoretical risk and an actual threat
Apply on Alignerr for Application Security Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$50–70/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Inpatient Coders to contribute to a valued project focused on enhancing inpatient clinical coding accuracy and data quality.
Score 42/100: pay 16/40, recency 10/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Active coding certification such as CIC, CCS or CPC.
- Inpatient ICD-10-CM coding experience, including DRG, MCC/CC, and POA concepts.
- Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and abstracting information from EMRs.
Apply on micro1 for Inpatient Coder on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$150–350/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Data Science Specialists to contribute to a customer's project focused on elevating the quality and impact of business presentations and analytical reporting.
Score 65/100: pay 40/40, recency 8.6/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with a strong portfolio demonstrating slide reconstruction and advanced presentation design.
- Proven ability to distill and visualize complex datasets into accessible, business-oriented insights.
- Experience with content editing, data storytelling, and producing analytics reports for diverse stakeholders.
Apply on micro1 for Data Science Specialist on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$38–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build smarter, safer AI systems — and we need cloud security practitioners who know how cloud environments fail in the real world.
Score 42/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 8.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience working with cloud environments in production
- Solid understanding of cloud IAM, networking, storage, and container security
- Familiar with real-world misconfigurations and how cloud security incidents develop
Apply on Alignerr for Cloud Security Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$35–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Your threat intelligence expertise is in high demand — not just in the SOC, but on the frontier of AI development.
Score 42/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 8.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of experience in threat intelligence, SOC analysis, or security research
- Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK, OSINT collection, or CTI workflows
- Able to distinguish authentic attacker behavior from noise, misattribution, or fabricated data
Apply on Alignerr for Threat Intelligence Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$30–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
S. Navy project. S. citizenship and an active DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
Score 38/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 8.6/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or willingness to engage in the sponsorship process.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and consistency performing repetitive, accuracy-critical tasks.
- Experience with data labeling, bounding box annotation, or similar data-preparation activities.
Apply on micro1 for Imagery Analyst —AI/ML Training Data on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–80/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a high-scale consumer platform team as a Senior Backend Engineer, building the services behind digital experiences used by millions of people every day.
Score 45/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience (or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3+ years), building production systems at a…
$50–100/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is seeking experienced Senior Intelligence Analysts to contribute their expertise to an AI training and evaluation project focused on national security, intelligence analysis, and government decision-making.
Score 46/100: pay 22.9/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Current or previous professional experience within a civilian intelligence agency, particularly in intelligence analysis, threat assessment, or national security.
- Expertise in strategic intelligence, counterterrorism, counterintelligence, geopolitical analysis, or national security threats.
- Experience producing or reviewing intelligence assessments, analytical reports, or briefings for government decision-makers.
Apply on micro1 for Senior Intelligence Analyst – National Security on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
Pay not listed
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Bring your expertise to the problems today’s most advanced AI agents still struggle to solve.
Score 15/100: pay 0/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- A completed master’s degree or higher. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, at least 10 years of relevant professional experience and a publication may also be considered.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in a technical domain.
- Expertise in coding, machine learning, systems, cybersecurity or hardware.
$50–90/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging AI Jailbreak & Prompt-Injection Security Experts to contribute to a cutting-edge customer initiative focused on AI safety and robustness.
Score 44/100: pay 20.6/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 2+ years of expertise in adversarial machine learning, LLM red teaming, AI safety evaluation, or a closely related security domain
- Proven experience researching, testing, or uncovering vulnerabilities related to ethical jailbreaks, prompt injection, tool-use abuse, or adversarial AI attacks.
- Advanced degree (PhD, MS) in computer science, cybersecurity, machine learning, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent operational/professional background.
Apply on micro1 for AI Jailbreak & Prompt-Injection Security Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$120–180/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Mercor is working with a leading AI research lab on a project to improve how AI systems do real-world data science and data engineering work.
Score 65/100: pay 40/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 4+ years of professional data science, data engineering or machine learning experience in one of these settings:
$60–100/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if you could get paid to work on the project you've been meaning to build — with a state-of-the-art AI coding assistant at your side, completely free of charge?
Score 48/100: pay 22.9/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- A developer with a software project you personally own, stored in a git repository
- Comfortable working in the terminal and with git-based workflows
- Running macOS, Linux, or Windows with WSL2
$60–90/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your Python expertise could directly shape how the world's most advanced AI systems write and reason about code?
Score 46/100: pay 20.6/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 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
Apply on Alignerr for Backend Python Engineer on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$50–75/hr
Apply for Senior C++ Full-Stack Engineer – AI Data & Infrastructure on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your systems programming expertise could directly shape the infrastructure powering the world's most advanced AI models?
Score 43/100: pay 17.1/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Full-stack developer with a strong systems programming background
- 3–5+ years of professional experience writing production C++, with a focus on modern standards (C++17 or C++20)
- Deep familiarity with performance optimization, concurrency (threading, atomics), and memory safety (RAII, smart pointers, sanitizers)
$50–75/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your C# expertise could directly shape the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI?
Score 43/100: pay 17.1/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of professional experience building scalable backend services in C#
- Strong systems programming background with full-stack development experience
- Deep expertise in modern frameworks for RESTful APIs and RPC services
$50–75/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your mastery of Rust could directly shape the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI?
Score 43/100: pay 17.1/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or fluent English speaker with clear written and verbal communication skills
- 5+ years of professional experience writing production Rust, with a strong focus on system architecture and API design
- Deep expertise in FFI (Foreign Function Interface) and unsafe Rust boundaries to optimize cross-language interactions
Apply on Alignerr for Lead Systems Engineer (Rust) – AI Platform on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$50–75/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your C# expertise could directly shape the infrastructure powering the world's most advanced AI systems?
Score 43/100: pay 17.1/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or fluent English speaker with clear written and verbal communication skills
- Full-stack developer with a strong systems programming background
- 5+ years of professional experience writing production-grade C#
Apply on Alignerr for Backend Developer – AI Data Services on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$20–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI
Score 40/100: pay 16/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$60–90/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your JavaScript expertise could directly shape how AI writes and understands code for millions of developers around the world?
Score 45/100: pay 20.6/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Deep familiarity with core JavaScript concepts — async/await, closures, prototypal inheritance, DOM manipulation, and more
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience with modern frameworks such as React, Node.js, or Vue
- Comfortable writing clean, well-reasoned code and explaining your thinking clearly in writing
Apply on Alignerr for JavaScript Developer on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$60–90/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your JavaScript expertise could directly influence how AI writes code for millions of developers around the world?
Score 45/100: pay 20.6/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Deep familiarity with core JavaScript concepts — async/await, closures, prototypal inheritance, DOM manipulation, and more
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Node.js, or Vue
- Strong instincts for clean, readable, maintainable code — you know the difference between code that works and code that's well written
Apply on Alignerr for JavaScript Engineer on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$60–90/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your Python expertise could directly influence how AI writes code for millions of developers around the world?
Score 45/100: pay 20.6/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Deep, hands-on expertise in Python — you've written production-level code and it shows
- 3–5+ years of professional Python development experience
- Strong command of modern Python frameworks including Django, Flask, or FastAPI
Apply on Alignerr for Python Engineer on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$50–75/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your systems programming expertise could directly shape the infrastructure behind some of the world's most advanced AI models?
Score 41/100: pay 17.1/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of professional experience writing production-grade Rust
- Strong systems programming foundation — you think carefully about performance, concurrency, and memory safety
- Proven experience building backend services, developer tooling, or data pipelines
$50–75/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your deep C++ expertise could directly shape the infrastructure that powers the world's most advanced AI systems?
Score 41/100: pay 17.1/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or fluent English speaker with clear written and verbal communication skills
- Full-stack developer with a strong systems programming background
- 3–5+ years of professional experience writing production-grade C++
Apply on Alignerr for Data Infrastructure Developer (C++) on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$50–75/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your Python expertise could directly shape the data pipelines and evaluation systems powering the world's most advanced AI models?
Score 41/100: pay 17.1/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or fluent English speaker with clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experienced full-stack developer with a strong systems programming background
- 5+ years of professional experience writing production-grade Python
$50–75/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your mastery of Rust could directly shape the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI models?
Score 41/100: pay 17.1/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or fluent English speaker with clear written and verbal communication skills
- 5+ years of professional experience writing production-grade Rust for data-intensive applications
- Deep expertise in memory management, ownership semantics, and zero-copy deserialization with minimal runtime overhead
Apply on Alignerr for Principal Rust Engineer – ML Infrastructure on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$60–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Schedule: Flexible—you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired
Score 47/100: pay 27.4/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 10/10. How we score
What they ask for
- A master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
- Strong professional or research experience in machine learning.
- Practical proficiency with Python and coding agents.
Pay not listed
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Schedule: Flexible—you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired (As long as you're active)
Score 8/100: pay 0/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 10/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong knowledge of Rust, backend service design, APIs, data systems, concurrency, and production software architecture.
- Experience formulating and completing technical analyses involving backend correctness, performance, scalability, or reliability.
- Practical proficiency with Rust in substantial professional, research, or open-source software
Apply on micro1 for Rust Architect / Backend Developer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$20–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI
Score 36/100: pay 16/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$20–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI
Score 36/100: pay 16/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$20–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI
Score 36/100: pay 16/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$20–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI
Score 36/100: pay 16/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$20–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI
Score 36/100: pay 16/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$40–80/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your hard-won experience in the SOC trenches could directly strengthen how organizations detect, respond to, and contain real threats?
Score 38/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response leadership, or cybersecurity operations
- Strong working knowledge of detection engineering, response workflows, and incident lifecycle management
- Sharp analytical thinking with the ability to translate findings into clear, structured written assessments
Apply on Alignerr for Incident Response Lead, Cyber Security on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
Which platforms hire for this?
| Platform | Pay range | Getting in | Payouts | Open here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | $15–150/hr | Hard to get in | Some delays | 99 |
| micro1 | $15–135/hr | Some screening | Some delays | 41 |
 SME Careers | $20–130/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 37 |
| Mercor | $20–200/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 35 |
 Invisible | $6–65/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 16 |
 DataAnnotation | $20–150/hr | Hard to get in | Pays on time | 12 |
 Handshake AI | $30–125/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 1 |
| Braintrust | $20–200/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 1 |
 Mindrift | $15–90/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 0 |
 TELUS Digital | $3–25/hr | Fairly easy | Pays on time | 0 |
 xAI | $35–100/hr | Hard to get in | Pays on time | 0 |
 Turing | $12–90/hr | Some screening | Some delays | 0 |
 Outlier | $10–50/hr | Fairly easy | Some delays | 0 |
 AfterQuery | $40–250/hr | Hard to get in | Some delays | 0 |
 Snorkel AI | $10–100/task | Hard to get in | Some delays | 0 |
Common questions
How much do coding AI training jobs pay?
Advertised pay on today's coding listings runs up to $350/hr, and the middle listing tops out at $90/hr. You are paid for the hours you log on tasks, not for the application or tests.
Which platforms hire programmers?
Mercor, micro1, Turing, Handshake AI, Outlier, Alignerr, DataAnnotation, Invisible Technologies (Meridial), Mindrift, TELUS Digital AI Community, xAI AI Tutor, Braintrust, SME Careers, AfterQuery Experts and Snorkel AI Expert Community. Each has its own test, so start with the one that is easiest to get into and pays on time.
Can I do these jobs from outside the US?
22 of the 242 open coding listings are open worldwide. The rest name specific countries, so check each listing before you apply.