Instruction Following Data Labeler
Claru • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$20–$35/hr
Listed
13d ago
About this role
From the Claru listing
You'll label text data focused on instruction-following behavior — specifically, evaluating whether a model's output correctly satisfies the constraints and intent of a given user instruction. Tasks include binary labels (did the model follow the instruction — yes/no), multi-attribute scoring (tone, format, completeness, constraint adherence), and span-level annotation (highlight exactly which part of the output fails to follow a stated constraint). You'll work with a detailed labeling guide and per-project instructions that define edge cases explicitly.
The data covers a wide range of instruction types: formatting requests ("respond only in bullet points"), content constraints ("do not mention competitors"), persona instructions, length targets, and structured output requirements (JSON, tables, lists). Each task is self-contained — you read the instruction, read the output, apply the rubric, and submit. Throughput targets are typically 30–50 tasks per hour for straightforward binary tasks, lower for multi-attribute annotation. Work is async and batched.
You should be a strong reader with high attention to detail and the ability to apply written guidelines consistently across varied examples. Prior experience in content moderation, linguistic annotation, or data quality work is directly transferable. You don't need a technical background — but you do need to read instructions carefully and flag ambiguous cases through the proper escalation channel rather than guessing.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
Why this role
This Instruction Following Data Labeler role runs entirely remote at $20–$35/hr, so your location stops being a factor in whether you can do Generalist work for an AI lab.
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Common questions
How much expertise does this role expect?
This listing pays $20-$35/hr, which places it in Claru's mid tier rather than its specialist band. Roles here expect you to apply a written rubric consistently across a large volume of examples and to flag ambiguous cases instead of guessing, rather than to hold a specific credential. The $55-$100/hr listings are where formal domain qualifications start being enforced.
Is Claru desk work a steady queue or does it arrive in batches?
Batches. Claru describes this work as asynchronous with no scheduled hours and no meetings: you claim a batch, complete it and submit. There is no guarantee a new batch is waiting when you finish one, so treat it as recurring project income rather than a fixed weekly wage.
Can I work on Claru from outside the United States?
For the desk-based annotation and evaluation roles, yes: they are listed as remote with no country gate. The country restrictions on Claru apply to its video capture listings, which are limited to the specific markets named on each one.
Do I need to install anything to do the work?
No. Claru's annotation and evaluation work runs in browser-based tools, including third-party platforms such as Segments.ai for 3D work and DICOM viewers for medical imaging, so there is no local install to maintain.
Do task-based AI training roles require an interview?
Most skip a live interview entirely and gate access through an automated assessment or qualification task instead. Where we've confirmed the specific requirement for this listing, it's called out above in What We Know About This Role.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Generalist work look like for an Instruction Following Data Labeler?
Tasks here are scoped to Generalist, not generic labeling. As an Instruction Following Data Labeler, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Generalist) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Generalist background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Data Annotation and Entry Level are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $20–$35/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Claru's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Who is behind Claru?
Claru is the contributor-facing brand of Reka AI, which collects human data for frontier AI labs across text, vision, video and robotics. Its board splits into regional video capture work and desk-based annotation and evaluation, and the apply link on this page is an affiliate link that does not change your pay or what you are offered.