Music and Audio experts
Turing • Remote
Education
Bachelor's
Type
Hourly
Listed
50d ago
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About Turing
Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.
Role Overview
We’re looking for music professionals with formal music education and hands-on experience in performance, production, or audio engineering to help evaluate and improve AI-generated audio data.
Project Snapshot
- Flexible hours across a 2-day project window
- Earn up to ~$150–$160 with a full push across both days
- ~15-minute qualifying test before onboarding
- Fully remote | Paid in USD
- Possible extension for strong performers
What You’ll Do
- Listen to short audio clips and:
- Identify the instrument family (Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Keyboard, etc.)
- Identify the specific instrument you hear
- Use provided audio references to guide your decisions
- Follow clear annotation guidelines and deliver consistent, accurate work
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Music or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience in music performance, production, audio engineering, or similar work
- A trained ear and strong ability to recognize instruments by sound
- Strong English communication skills
- Comfortable with focused, repetitive listening tasks and independent remote work
- Bonus: Experience with transcription, remixing, music information retrieval, or AI/data annotation.
Why Join?
Work remotely on a fast-moving AI audio project, get paid in USD, and potentially continue onto additional work based on performance and project needs. Interested? Complete the short ~15-minute qualifying assessment to get started.
Requirements
- Sound and Audio
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Why this role
This Music and Audio Experts role is for people with real audio production or music theory background to evaluate AI-generated content involving sound and music for technical and creative accuracy. The role rewards specific production or theory expertise over general musical interest.
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Common questions
How does Turing's talent matching work?
Turing calls it the Intelligent Talent Cloud. You build a profile and go through vetting (automated tests, an AI-powered interview, practical skill assessments), and once vetted, Turing's algorithm surfaces your profile directly to partner companies like Fortune 500s and top AI labs. You don't browse listings or bid on work; matches come to you.
How and when does Turing pay contractors?
Monthly, in USD, via Deel, Payoneer, or direct bank transfer. You're engaged as an independent contractor responsible for your own local taxes. Plan your cash flow around a monthly cycle if you're used to weekly payouts elsewhere.
Do creative AI training roles allow creative freedom?
Some, within limits. You're hired for your talent, but most projects still require following strict style guides, like keeping a neutral tone or matching a technical-manual style. Consistency across the dataset matters more than personal expression here.
What equipment do I need for creative AI training roles?
For voice or audio roles at this pay level, a professional home studio setup (XLR microphone, acoustically treated room) is typically required. Phone recordings and laptop mics usually get rejected by quality control.
What does Generalist work look like for a Music and Audio experts?
Tasks here are scoped to Generalist, not generic labeling. As a Music and Audio experts, 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?
Sound and Audio, Coding, Data Annotation, and English 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?
The listing doesn't state a rate. The $30–$70/hr shown here is our estimate from the role type and location (see /pay-methodology), so treat it as a rough guide and confirm the actual rate with the platform before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Turing'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.