QA Specialist - Audio Annotation & Diarization (Russian)
Turing • Remote • Posted 5 days ago
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Any
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Pay Rate
$18/task
Posted
5d ago
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Turing is one of the world's fastest-growing AI companies accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.
Turing helps customers in two ways: working with the world's leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that help businesses solve complex problems and unlock new opportunities.
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced software engineers to join Turing's AI Evaluation team. As an AI Evaluation Engineer, you will design, author, and validate software engineering benchmark tasks that are used to evaluate the capabilities of advanced AI systems across Python, Java/JVM, and Web development environments.
What does day-to-day look like? Design realistic software engineering evaluation tasks for AI agents Write clear, unambiguous instructions that define expected outputs, constraints, and success criteria Create reference solutions that successfully solve the authored tasks Develop verification criteria and automated test descriptions for task validation Author domain-specific skill files that teach workflows, conventions, and best practices without revealing answers Ensure consistency between benchmark variants while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards Review task quality, edge cases, and failure modes to improve benchmark reliability Collaborate with AI researchers, evaluators, and engineering teams to refine benchmark quality Contribute domain expertise in Software Development, Python, Java/JVM, or Web/UI technologies Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field 5+ years of hands-on software development experience Strong expertise in at least one of the following domains: Python Development Java/JVM Ecosystem Web Application Development (Frontend, Backend, or Full Stack) Excellent written English and ability to write precise technical instructions Strong understanding of software engineering workflows, debugging, testing, and code quality practices Ability to think critically about how AI systems interpret instructions and solve technical problems Experience working with structured file formats such as JSON, Markdown, YAML, DOCX, or XLSX
Nice to have:
Experience with LLM evaluation, prompt engineering, or AI benchmarking Experience creating technical assessments, coding challenges, or educational content Experience with Docker, containers, or cloud-based development environments Perks of Freelancing With Turing Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading AI research organizations Flexible remote work opportunities Opportunity to influence the evaluation of next-generation AI systems Collaborate with a global network of highly skilled professionals Offer details: Commitments Required : 40 hours per week with overlap of 4 hours with PST Engagement type : Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave) Duration of contract : 2 months; [expected start date is next week] Evaluation Process One round of technical interview (or) Automated Live coding challenge
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English or Russian
Compensation Analysis
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($18/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a software engineer?
Not anymore. Turing built its reputation matching senior engineers with Silicon Valley companies, but they have heavily pivoted into AGI infrastructure. They now hire non-engineering domain experts, technical writers, and researchers for post-training data annotation and RLHF. A strong analytical background and excellent English are required, but you do not need to code.
How does matching work?
Turing calls it the 'Intelligent Talent Cloud.' You build a profile and go through deep vetting — automated tests, an AI-powered interview, and practical skill assessments. Once vetted, Turing's algorithm automatically surfaces you to partner companies (Fortune 500s and top AI labs). You don't browse job boards or bid on work — matches come to you.
How does payment work?
You are hired as an independent contractor, responsible for your own local taxes. Turing collects payment from the client and pays you monthly in USD via Deel, Payoneer, or direct bank/wire transfer. Monthly pay is standard for long-term contract roles — if you need weekly cash flow, this structure requires adjustment.
What equipment do I need?
For voice or audio roles at this pay level, you typically need a professional home studio setup (XLR microphone, treated room). Phone recordings or laptop mics are usually rejected by quality control.
How is my work used?
You are providing high-quality "ground truth" data. For writers, this means creative generation. For voice actors, it often means training Text-to-Speech models. Be sure to check the specific contract details regarding rights usage for your voice or likeness.
Is creative freedom allowed?
Yes and no. While you are hired for your talent, you must often follow strict style guides (e.g., "Speak in a neutral tone" or "Write in the style of a technical manual"). The goal is consistency for the dataset.