Paid Remote AI Work — for People With Real Expertise

I help engineers, data scientists, and domain experts figure out whether remote AI training & evaluation work fits them — and give an honest answer either way.

What this is

AI labs pay skilled people to train and evaluate AI systems: writing evaluation rubrics, stress-testing model reasoning, reviewing code and technical output, and bringing real domain judgment to the work. It is remote, contract or fellowship based, and well suited to people who already have genuine depth in a field.

A few networks run this kind of work. Below is an honest summary of each and who it fits.

For engineers, data scientists & domain experts

Mercor

Matches experts with remote AI projects. Broad fit — software engineers, data scientists, and domain experts in fields like law, medicine, and finance. It is contract work; rates depend on the project and your profile. Acceptance and earnings are not guaranteed.

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For PhDs, Master's & advanced domain experts

Handshake AI Fellowship

A fellowship focused on AI training and evaluation. It leans toward PhD- and Master's-level experts and advanced domain specialists; US work authorization is often required. It is paid project work. Acceptance and earnings are decided by Handshake AI, not by me.

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For technical & domain professionals

micro1

Remote AI training, evaluation, and workflow-benchmarking contract work for technical and domain professionals. Projects and pay vary by role. Acceptance and earnings are decided by micro1, not by me, and are not guaranteed.

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How I can help

I look at your background and tell you honestly whether Mercor, Handshake AI or micro1 is a realistic fit.
If it is a fit, I give you a direct referral.
If it is not, I tell you that too — straight.

Want an honest fit check?

Send a link to your GitHub or portfolio and one line on your background.

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Disclosure: This site uses referral links for Mercor, Handshake AI and micro1. If you sign up through one of these links and complete qualifying work, I may receive a referral bonus or fee. This costs you nothing and does not change your pay, your application, or how the programs evaluate you. I am an independent referrer, not an employee or official partner of any of these programs, and I cannot guarantee acceptance or earnings.