AlignerrCoding & software eval
Software Testing Analyst
up to $120/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your coding instincts could directly influence how AI writes software for millions of people? We're looking for Software Testing Analysts to put AI-generated code through its paces — running programs, hunting bugs, and delivering the structured feedback that makes AI smarter, safer, and more reliable.
What you'll do
- Run AI-generated code and evaluate whether it behaves correctly and as intended
- Identify bugs, logic errors, edge cases, and unexpected outputs
- Assess code readability, structure, and overall quality
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- Document test results and findings in clear, structured formats
- Suggest improvements to help AI produce better, cleaner code
- Work across multiple programming languages and problem types
- Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Comfortable reading and running simple programs in at least one programming language
- Logical thinker with a natural eye for spotting what's wrong or missing
- Detail-oriented and consistent in how you evaluate and document findings
- Clear written communicator who can explain issues precisely
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- No formal QA, software engineering, or AI experience required
Nice to Have
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- Familiarity with common programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++
- Experience with code editors, IDEs, or online coding environments
- Background in software development, computer science coursework, or hobbyist coding
- Understanding of basic testing concepts like edge cases, input validation, or expected vs. actual output
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Software Testing Analyst (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your coding instincts could directly influence how AI writes software for millions of people? We're looking for Software Testing Analysts to put AI-generated code through its paces — running programs, hunting bugs, and delivering the structured feedback that makes AI smarter, safer, and more reliable.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone who can read and run code. No formal QA background or computer science degree required — just a logical mind, an eye for detail, and a basic comfort with code.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Run AI-generated code and evaluate whether it behaves correctly and as intended * Identify bugs, logic errors, edge cases, and unexpected outputs * Assess code readability, structure, and overall quality * Document test results and findings in clear, structured formats * Suggest improvements to help AI produce better, cleaner code * Work across multiple programming languages and problem types * Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule
Who You Are
* Comfortable reading and running simple programs in at least one programming language * Logical thinker with a natural eye for spotting what's wrong or missing * Detail-oriented and consistent in how you evaluate and document findings * Clear written communicator who can explain issues precisely * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * No formal QA, software engineering, or AI experience required
Nice to Have
* Familiarity with common programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++ * Experience with code editors, IDEs, or online coding environments * Background in software development, computer science coursework, or hobbyist coding * Understanding of basic testing concepts like edge cases, input validation, or expected vs. actual output
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work * Contribute to AI development that directly shapes how technology writes and reasons about code * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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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.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 22aaaf98-6f0a-4fe9-a1eb-1c9b1e7463b0
Pay as the source states it: “$40-120/hr”.
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