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Coding Expert - Python

Alignerr • Remote • Posted 0 days ago

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About this Role

Quick facts

  • Engagement | Hourly, at‑will contractor
  • Schedule | Fully remote & asynchronous (min. 15 hrs/week)
  • Pay Range (US) | $25 – $100 per hour
  • Start Date | Rolling — staffed as projects launch

About the role

  • Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule
  • High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune 500 teams
  • Clear ownership — know exactly what success looks like and have autonomy to deliver
  • Growth potential — consistent high performers spearhead new programs and mentor incoming SMEs

Coding Expert - Python (Contract)

Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI

What you’ll do

  • Review and evaluate AI-generated Python code for correctness, efficiency, and clarity.
  • Write high-quality Python solutions to coding problems across varying difficulty levels.
  • Create clear, human-readable explanations for code logic and problem-solving strategies.
  • Identify and flag edge cases or ambiguities in problem statements or AI responses.

You’re a great fit if

  • Fluent in English, with strong written communication skills and the ability to clearly explain abstract coding concepts.
  • Expertise in Python: Deep familiarity with core Python concepts such as data structures, algorithms, OOP, standard libraries, and best practices.
  • 3-5 years of experience with Python frameworks, tools, or domains (e.g., web development, data analysis, scripting, or ML) is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing one) in Computer Science or a related field. Master’s or PhD preferred, but not required.
  • Bonus: Experience with data labeling, RLHF, or other AI training projects

Interview process

  • Complete a screening with Zara, our AI interviewer in English, to learn more about your background and experience.
  • Domain-specific Zara interview to assess your Python expertise, including advanced language features (such as decorators, generators, and metaclasses), modern frameworks (like Django, Flask, and FastAPI), and your problem-solving skills with complex algorithms and data structures.

About Labelbox

Labelbox builds the data engine that accelerates breakthrough AI. Our platform, expert services, and marketplace let teams iterate on data as nimbly as they iterate on code, enabling safer, smarter models in production. We’re backed by SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins, and trusted by leading research labs and enterprises worldwide.

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply” above, and take one or more domain specific assessments. We review candidates on a rolling basis and will contact you if your background matches an active project.

Requirements

  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering

Eligible Languages

Fluent proficiency in English

English

Compensation Analysis

- Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule - High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune 500 teams

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the assessment actually like?

Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.

How quickly can I start earning after I pass?

Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.

Is there a community?

Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.

What does the work actually look like?

It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.

How flexible is the schedule?

Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.

Is there an interview?

Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.

What is the barrier to entry?

Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.