AlignerrCoding & software eval
Coding Expert - C++
up to $120/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
We're looking for experienced C++ developers to help evaluate and improve AI systems that write and reason about code. Your expertise will directly shape how AI understands C++ — from low-level memory management to complex systems architecture.
What you'll do
- Review and evaluate AI-generated C++ code for correctness, efficiency, and style
- Write robust C++ solutions spanning algorithms, systems programming, game development, and more
- Identify edge cases, bugs, and subtle logic errors in AI-generated code
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- Provide clear, structured feedback and well-reasoned explanations for your evaluations
- Create human-readable summaries of solutions and coding decisions
- Help define what "good" C++ looks like for the next generation of AI models
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Proficient in modern C++ (C++11 and above), including STL, OOP, templates, and memory management
- Comfortable writing and reviewing code across a range of difficulty levels
- Strong communicator — able to explain technical decisions clearly in writing
- Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for correctness and performance
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Nice to Have
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- 3+ years of experience in C++ domains such as systems programming, game engines, embedded systems, or finance
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Familiarity with performance optimization, compiler behavior, concurrency, or metaprogramming
- Prior experience with data labeling, RLHF, or AI training workflows
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Coding Expert – C++ (AI Training)
About the Role
We're looking for experienced C++ developers to help evaluate and improve AI systems that write and reason about code. Your expertise will directly shape how AI understands C++ — from low-level memory management to complex systems architecture.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. Work on your own schedule, on projects that matter.
What You'll Do
* Review and evaluate AI-generated C++ code for correctness, efficiency, and style * Write robust C++ solutions spanning algorithms, systems programming, game development, and more * Identify edge cases, bugs, and subtle logic errors in AI-generated code * Provide clear, structured feedback and well-reasoned explanations for your evaluations * Create human-readable summaries of solutions and coding decisions * Help define what "good" C++ looks like for the next generation of AI models
Who You Are
* Proficient in modern C++ (C++11 and above), including STL, OOP, templates, and memory management * Comfortable writing and reviewing code across a range of difficulty levels * Strong communicator — able to explain technical decisions clearly in writing * Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for correctness and performance * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Nice to Have
* 3+ years of experience in C++ domains such as systems programming, game engines, embedded systems, or finance * Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) * Familiarity with performance optimization, compiler behavior, concurrency, or metaprogramming * Prior experience with data labeling, RLHF, or AI training workflows
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs and AI teams * Fully remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere, on your own schedule * Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and the satisfaction of doing technically rigorous work * Your contributions directly improve AI tools used by developers and engineers worldwide * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension based on performance
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- Getting paid
- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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How does the pay compare?Across Coding & software eval roles, not this role alone
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Pay across the field: Coding & software eval
Across 393 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 14 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $120 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $95. This role's top rate, $120, is in the top quarter. Of the 141 distinct rates we count, 97 are lower and 31 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 136 | $50 to $400 · median $100 |
| micro1 | 46 | $35 to $350 · median $110 |
| Handshake AI | 43 | $47 to $125 · median $80 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 34 | $22 to $150 · median $60 |
| Mercor | 33 | $60 to $200 · median $105 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
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- Listing ID
- c3642c50-b531-47b4-8db8-ed6915522835
Pay as the source states it: “$20-120/hr”.
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