Alignerr
AI Trainer - Advanced Video Gamer (Freelance, Remote)
Job Summary
This freelance role involves operating and interacting with robotic systems to gather data and improve behaviors, leveraging advanced gaming skills and familiarity with control interfaces like VR and joysticks. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and adaptability skills, with an interest in robotics and AI technologies. The position focuses on ensuring robotic system performance in customer use cases through teleoperation and data generation. It is an hourly, flexible role suitable for individuals authorized to work in their country of residence.
Required Skills
Job Description
Alignerr.com is a community of subject matter experts from several disciplines who align AI models by creating high-quality data in their field of expertise to build the future of Generative AI. Alignerr is operated by Labelbox. Labelbox is the leading data-centric AI platform for building intelligent applications. Teams looking to capitalize on the latest advances in generative AI and LLMs use the Labelbox platform to inject these systems with the right degree of human supervision and automation. Whether they are building AI products by using LLMs that require human fine-tuning, or applying AI to reduce the time associated with manually-intensive tasks like data labeling or finding business insights, Labelbox enables teams to do so effectively and quickly.
Current Labelbox customers are transforming industries within insurance, retail, manufacturing/robotics, healthcare, and beyond. Our platform is used by Fortune 500 enterprises including Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Genentech, and Adobe, as well as hundreds of leading AI teams. We are backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures (Google's AI-focused fund), Databricks Ventures, Snowpoint Ventures and Kleiner Perkins.
About the role
Are you an advanced gamer with a passion for AI and robotics? We're looking for individuals with top-tier gaming skills to play a crucial role in training and improving robotic systems using the latest advances in foundation models. In this role, you’ll use your gaming expertise to operate and interact with robotic systems, helping to collect data and refine behaviors that push the boundaries of AI and robotics. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your in-game skills to real-world challenges and contribute to the development of advanced robotics technologies.
Your Day to Day
- Ensure that robotic systems operate successfully in customer use cases via teleoperation with a focus on data gathering and data generation.
- Run robotic systems continuously throughout the day, identifying bugs and technical issues and generating collected data for ongoing improvements.
- Operate robotic systems using advanced controls (joysticks, VR, first-person view) to simulate real-world interactions and scenarios.
- Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including setup and operation.
About you
- Advanced gaming experience – Exceptional skills in strategy, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and spatial awareness developed through gaming.
- Familiarity with teleoperation systems – Experience with joystick, VR, FPV, or similar control interfaces is a plus.
- Interest in robotics and AI – Enthusiasm for learning about robotics, AI, and automation technologies, and their real-world applications.
- Critical thinking & adaptability – Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot problems, and adapt to new technologies and environments.
- Attention to detail – Precision and accuracy in interacting with robotic systems to ensure high-quality data collection
Alignerr strives to ensure pay parity across the organization and discuss compensation transparently. The expected hourly rate range for United States-based candidates is below. Exact compensation varies based on a variety of factors, including skills and competencies, experience, and geographical location.
Important Information
This is a freelance position compensated on an hourly basis. Please note that this is not an internship opportunity. Candidates must be authorized to work in their country of residence, and we do not offer sponsorship for this 1099 contract role. International students on a valid visa may be eligible to apply; however, specific circumstances should be discussed with a tax or immigration advisor. We are unable to provide employment documentation at this time. Compensation rates may vary for non-US locations.
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