Backend Systems AI Model Trainer - Remote

Job Description

Location: Ashland, KY - Remote

Company: Outlier

About The Role

Outlier is seeking skilled software experts for a freelance role focused on training generative AI models. This position is fully remote with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop objective criteria (rubrics) to evaluate system performance and ensure outputs meet functional requirements.
• Review system logs and "trajectories" to refactor code, improve execution paths, and achieve high reliability.
• Test systems for vulnerabilities, including data exposure, unauthorized access, and edge-case failures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration.
• Proven ability to build and maintain production-grade software with modular separation.
• Strong command of at least two major programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java) and experience with SQL databases.
• Practical experience building for live environments and handling multi-turn system interactions.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to provide clear, high-density technical feedback.

Nice to Have

• Expertise in building multi-stage coordination tasks.
• Hands-on experience integrating agents with live tools (e.g., Supabase, Gmail, APIs).
• Experience implementing persistent state and session discovery.
• Experience identifying subtle failures like privacy leaks, authority escalation, or indirect prompt injections.

Compensation

• Project Work: Up to $35 USD per hour.
• Additional Incentives: On average, contributors earn an additional 7.5% through "Missions" (surge pricing). Top performers can earn up to 11% more.

Additional Information

This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Outlier does not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence.