Aligned Labs
Expert intelligence for frontier AI, 5,000+ PhDs and domain specialists training the world's top AI labs.
- Open jobs
- 1
- Typical pay
- $100–$100/hr
- Rating
- 0.0
- Would recommend
- 0%
- Work type
- AI Training
- Founded
- 2024
- Company size
- 11-50
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
About Aligned Labs
Aligned Labs (operating as Aligned, alignedhq.ai) is a San Francisco-based data platform that connects a network of 5,000+ elite experts, PhDs and domain specialists from MIT, Stanford, Harvard and other leading institutions, with the world's top AI labs to train, evaluate, and improve frontier AI models. Customers include OpenAI. The platform offers eight service lines: Expert RLHF, RLHF Ratings, Demonstrations, Evaluation, Safety Evaluation, Novel Data, AI Agents, and AI Consulting. Experts contribute across eleven academic domains: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, and Psychology. Active recruiting tracks include physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, neuroscience, dermatology, radiology, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology. Sign up to contribute at https://app.alignedhq.ai/expert.
Aligned Labs pay by role
| Role | Pay |
|---|---|
| Domain expert (rate set by contributor) | USD 50–150/hr |
Aligned does not publish fixed rates. Contributors set their own hourly rate during onboarding (app.alignedhq.ai/onboarding/hourly-rate); Trustpilot reviewers report prompt payment and opportunities to increase rates over time. Comparable expert-RLHF platforms pay PhD specialists $50–$150+/hr.
Who Aligned Labs hires
Aligned recruits domain experts, typically PhDs, postdocs, and credentialed practitioners, across STEM, medicine, law, finance, economics, and the social sciences. Onboarding runs through app.alignedhq.ai, including an /onboarding/hourly-rate step where contributors set their own hourly rate. Work is fully remote, project-based, and flexible. Engagements include rating model outputs (RLHF), writing expert-grade demonstrations and prompts, evaluating model reasoning, and contributing novel data in your specialty. Specific qualifications and verification requirements vary by domain (e.g. medical-specialty roles request board-certified or in-training credentials).
How the Aligned Labs hiring process works
- 1
Browse opportunities
Review open contributor roles at alignedhq.ai/opportunities or via the in-app expert portal.
- 2
Sign up at app.alignedhq.ai
Create an expert account and provide background, credentials, and domain expertise.
- 3
Set your hourly rate
Contributors self-report their preferred hourly rate during onboarding.
- 4
Domain & ID verification · about 2 days
Complete domain-expertise checks (PhD, board certification, etc. as applicable) and identity verification.
- 5
Receive project invitations
Matched experts get invitations to RLHF, demonstration, evaluation, or novel-data projects in their domain.
Open Aligned Labs jobs
Aligned Labs FAQ
Who runs Aligned?
Founder & CEO Paul McDonald (ex-Google) leads the San Francisco-based company, which trades publicly as Aligned Labs (LinkedIn / Crunchbase) but uses alignedhq.ai as its consumer/contributor brand.
How big is the expert network?
5,000+ elite experts, PhDs and credentialed practitioners from MIT, Stanford, Harvard, and other leading institutions.
How do I set my pay rate?
Contributors self-set their preferred hourly rate during the onboarding flow at app.alignedhq.ai/onboarding/hourly-rate. Trustpilot reviewers report payment is prompt and rates can be raised over time.
What kinds of work are available?
8 service lines: Expert RLHF, RLHF Ratings, Demonstrations, Evaluation, Safety Evaluation, Novel Data, AI Agents, AI Consulting, across 11 academic domains (biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, finance, law, mathematics, medicine, physics, psychology).
Who are Aligned's customers?
OpenAI is a confirmed customer; the platform serves "the world's top AI labs."
How much does Aligned Labs pay?
Across 1 open Aligned Labs listings with posted pay, the median is $100 per hour, and most pay between $100 and $100 per hour.
Is Aligned Labs hiring right now?
Yes. Aligned Labs has 1 open AI training job listed here, updated daily.