Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is seeking English speakers to contribute to the training and refinement of cutting‑edge AI systems on a freelance 1099 basis. The role is fully remote, flexible, and paid on a per‑hour basis, with rates contingent on location.
Responsibilities
- Work from a real user perspective to create natural, high‑quality data that reflects real usage.
- Review, compare, and rank responses generated by large language models, focusing on usefulness, clarity, and reasoning quality.
- Contribute across a range of projects based on your skills, interests, and experience.
Qualifications
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to craft thoughtful prompts and evaluate nuanced AI responses.
- Strong written communication – clear, structured writing to explain decisions and articulate why one response is stronger than another.
- Attention to detail and precision; consistently follow guidelines and notice subtle differences.
- Nice to have: background in literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, theology, or similar disciplines.
- Prior experience in writing or editorial roles, such as content strategy, technical writing, or editing.
- Curiosity about AI systems, machine learning, or creative technology tools.
Pay & Logistics
- Base Rate: US $16.07, GB £13.30, CA $20.50, AU $26.25, IE €14.60, NZ $26.00
- Bonuses: Additional pay available based on project performance.
- Contract Type: Freelance/1099
- Schedule: Flexible hours; choose when and how much to work.
- Payouts: Weekly via secure platform.
Eligibility & Legal
- You must be authorized to work in your country of residence; no sponsorship will be provided.
- If you are an international student on a visa, you may qualify; consult your tax/immigration advisor.
- No documentation will be supplied to support employment at this time.