Computer Science experts — Earn $40-$150/hr improving frontier AI models. Fully remote.
Evaluate AI on algorithms, systems, security, and more — shaping how frontier models reason. No min. hours, no fixed schedule
Join 2K+ CS experts contributing this week
LOCATION
Remote - US, UK, CA & 5 more
SCHEDULE
No Minimum Hours
Shape How AI Reasons About Code and Systems
Your expertise on algorithms, distributed systems, and cybersecurity becomes the ground truth AI can't learn without you.
Earn $40-$150/hr — Plus Additional Incentives
Rates vary based on expertise and project requirements. Paid weekly via PayPal and AirTM.
Use GPT, Claude, and more — completely free
Over $200/month in AI access, included at no extra cost.
Overview
Outlier helps the world's most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced Computer Science Expert who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models?
Key Responsibilities
You may contribute your expertise by:
- Assessing the factuality and relevance of domain-specific text produced by AI models.
- Crafting and answering questions related to Machine Learning and AI.
- Evaluating and ranking domain-specific responses generated by AI models.
Common Tasks
Write a prompt
Write simple prompts that will act as a starting point for AI models
Edit
Preview
Correct AI-models chain of thought
Review, analyze, and rank AI-models chains of thought for correctness and approach
Ideal Qualifications
- A PhD in Computer Science or an adjacent field (e.g., Software Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computational Science, Information Theory, Distributed Systems, Cybersecurity, Theoretical CS).
- Experience working as a software engineer, researcher, or in a highly technical/analytical role.
- Ability to write clearly and precisely about Computer Science concepts in fluent English.
Currently accepting applicants from:
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇦🇺 Australia
🇨🇦 Canada
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇺🇸 United States
Why Join Outlier
Earn $40-150 USD/hr - Plus additional incentives
On average, contributors earn an additional 7.5% through Missions — Outlier's version of surge pricing. The top quartile boosts their earnings by an average of 11%.
Shape How AI Reasons About Code and Systems
Work flexibly from anywhere, anytime - no minimum hours
Free access to leading LLMs — worth $200+/month
Hear from other experts
- Great for PhDs to earn extra income. I joined Outlier a few months ago and have been active there in the last two months. It is a great place for a side job, and it is possible to earn upward of $1500 per week if you are assigned to good projects. I especially recommend it to PhD students and graduates who are looking for some extra income.
M
Mo
United Kingdom
- What I like most about Outlier.ai? I can work whenever I want, late in the evening or early in the morning. When a project is done I automatically receive other projects when available. Also if you show high quality you can move up the ladder from contributor, reviewer, quality control too.... Quality is appreciated and you can earn bonuses regularly depending on the project you are in.
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Steven T.
Netherlands
- I view Outlier as a great opportunity for contributors to work flexibly, improve their skills, and earn more money at their own pace. Working with other contributors on Outlier makes the experience even more engaging, offering a perfect mix of collaborating and earning.
Vaibhav P.
India
Code Expert
- As an engineer, I often use AI models to get the right answers, but this experience is the opposite: I need to make the models generate wrong answers. It is strange, exciting, and unforgettable.
Cuong N.
Vietnam
Code Expert
- The result is fewer tasks returning to the queue for all contributors, higher-quality tasks being completed correctly on the first attempt, and happier contributors thanks to easy access to high-touch, technical support channels.
Umair K.
Canada
Code Expert
Application and Onboarding Process
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Create an account on Outlier
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Upload your resume and tell us about your background
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Upload your valid ID and add your phone number
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Start earning by completing tasks
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** Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates apply. Additional incentives data is based on payments made in the past six months and is updated quarterly. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.
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