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Labelbox is seeking an independent contractor recruiter to source and place highly specialized domain experts for AI data and evaluation initiatives. The role emphasizes targeted outbound recruiting of PhDs, researchers, faculty, and senior practitioners across technical fields such as cybersecurity, quantitative finance, engineering, healthcare, and legal. Success depends on building niche talent pipelines, assessing expert depth, and moving candidates from outreach through placement in a remote asynchronous environment. Compensation is outcome-based through uncapped placement commissions, and the recruiter retains control of their schedule. This is a high-agency role suited to recruiters with executive search, agency, or difficult-to-fill technical sourcing experience.
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I would first define the must-have expertise, target institutions, publication topics, employers, and adjacent titles. Then I would combine LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Scholar, conference programs, GitHub, professional associations, and referral mapping to build a segmented outreach list. I would use concise, highly personalized messaging that connects the expert's background to the specific AI project impact.
I validate depth through their research record, publications, patents, technical leadership, project outcomes, and the complexity of problems they have solved. In screening, I use structured questions tied to the relevant domain and evaluate whether they can explain advanced concepts clearly. I also assess reliability, availability, and communication ability because technical expertise alone is not enough for project success.
I would track qualified prospects identified, outreach volume, response rate, positive response rate, screens completed, candidates submitted, conversion at each stage, time to placement, and placements by domain. I would review these metrics weekly by sourcing channel and persona to improve targeting. My priority would be quality-adjusted conversion rather than raw outreach volume.
I would lead with a relevant and credible reason for reaching out, showing that I understand their work and why their expertise is uniquely valuable. The message would be brief, transparent about the flexible remote engagement, and focused on the chance to contribute to meaningful AI development. I would offer a low-friction next step and follow up thoughtfully without over-contacting them.
I use a structured CRM workflow with clear stages, next actions, follow-up dates, and notes for every prospect. I set daily sourcing and outreach priorities, reserve time for candidate conversations, and review funnel performance regularly. Proactive written updates and reliable follow-through help maintain alignment with stakeholders in an asynchronous setting.
Shape the Future of AI
At Labelbox, we’re building the critical infrastructure that powers breakthrough AI models at leading research labs and enterprises. Since 2018, we’ve been pioneering data-centric approaches that are fundamental to AI development, and our work becomes even more essential as AI capabilities expand exponentially.
About Labelbox
We’re the only company offering three integrated solutions for frontier AI development:
- Enterprise Platform & Tools: Advanced annotation tools, workflow automation, and quality control systems that enable teams to produce high-quality training data at scale
- Frontier Data Labeling Service: Specialized data labeling through Alignerr, leveraging subject matter experts for next-generation AI models
- Expert Marketplace: Connecting AI teams with highly skilled annotators and domain experts for flexible scaling
Why Join Us
- High-Impact Environment: We operate like an early-stage startup, focusing on impact over process. You’ll take on expanded responsibilities quickly, with career growth directly tied to your contributions.
- Technical Excellence: Work at the cutting edge of AI development, collaborating with industry leaders and shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
- Innovation at Speed: We celebrate those who take ownership, move fast, and deliver impact. Our environment rewards high agency and rapid execution.
- Continuous Growth: Every role requires continuous learning and evolution. You’ll be surrounded by curious minds solving complex problems at the frontier of AI.
- Clear Ownership: You’ll know exactly what you’re responsible for and have the autonomy to execute. We empower people to drive results through clear ownership and metrics.
Organization: Labelbox / Alignerr
Type: Independent Contractor
Location: Fully remote: Open to recruiters based in Latin America, Mexico, Europe, and beyond
Commitment: Flexible: you own your calendar
About the role
What if your recruiting expertise could help connect the world’s leading experts to some of today’s most advanced technology initiatives?
Labelbox powers Alignerr, a network of world-class subject matter experts who contribute their expertise to help develop, evaluate, and improve cutting-edge AI systems. We’re looking for driven outbound recruiters to identify and engage highly specialized professionals for our highest-priority projects.
Your mission is to find exceptional domain experts (PhDs, researchers, academics, and senior industry practitioners) in fields like scientific computing, cybersecurity, finance, engineering, mathematics, and other specialized disciplines. These experts apply their knowledge to create high-quality evaluations, verification tasks, and domain-specific training environments that improve the capabilities of next-generation AI models.
This isn’t volume recruiting. It’s precision hunting for the best minds in the world, on behalf of the projects that matter most. And you’re paid for outcomes: every placement earns you a commission, with no ceiling on what you can make.
What you’ll own
- Run targeted outbound sourcing campaigns to identify and engage hard-to-reach subject matter experts.
- Recruit specialists across priority domains including scientific computing, cybersecurity, quantitative finance, engineering, mathematics, healthcare, legal, and other highly technical fields.
- Source PhDs, researchers, professors, and experienced industry professionals with deep domain expertise.
- Build and manage pipelines of niche, high-caliber experts for ongoing and future projects.
- Assess candidates for technical depth, professional accomplishments, and communication skills.
- Clearly communicate opportunities and build relationships with busy senior professionals.
- Guide candidates efficiently through the recruiting process from initial outreach to successful placement.
- Work independently in a fully remote, asynchronous environment on your own schedule.
Who you are
- Proven experience in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition
- Skilled at outbound sourcing through LinkedIn, academic institutions, research communities, professional associations, GitHub, conferences, and other niche networks.
- Comfortable identifying and engaging senior-level professionals, including PhDs, researchers, faculty, and industry experts.
- Self-motivated, organized, and driven by performance-based compensation.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to engage professionals across cultures and time zones.
- Based in Latin America, Mexico, Europe, or a comparable region and able to work fully remotely.
- No prior AI recruiting experience required, we’ll provide the context you need.
Signals you’ll stand out
- Experience recruiting research, academic, scientific, engineering, healthcare, legal, cybersecurity, quantitative finance, or other specialized talent.
- Demonstrated success sourcing PhDs, researchers, or other difficult-to-reach expert populations.
- Experience working in agency recruiting, executive search, or commission-based recruiting environments.
- Some familiarity with AI, reinforcement learning, or data annotation workflows is helpful but not required.
Why join us
- Uncapped, performance-based earnings with commission for every successful placement.
- Flexible, fully remote work with complete control over your schedule.
- Recruit world-class experts whose knowledge helps advance cutting-edge AI technology.
- Access a consistent pipeline of specialized recruiting opportunities across diverse technical disciplines.
- Join a long-term opportunity with a rapidly growing organization as Alignerr continues to expand.
Life at Labelbox
- Environment: Fast-paced and high-intensity, perfect for ambitious individuals who thrive on ownership and quick decision-making
- Growth: Career advancement opportunities directly tied to your impact
- Vision: Be part of building the foundation for humanity’s most transformative technology
Our Vision
We believe data will remain crucial in achieving artificial general intelligence. As AI models become more sophisticated, the need for high-quality, specialized training data will only grow. Join us in developing new products and services that enable the next generation of AI breakthroughs.
Labelbox is backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins. Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading AI labs.
Your Personal Data Privacy: Any personal information you provide Labelbox as a part of your application will be processed in accordance with Labelbox’s Job Applicant Privacy notice.
Any emails from Labelbox team members will originate from a @labelbox.com email address. If you encounter anything that raises suspicions during your interactions, we encourage you to exercise caution and suspend or discontinue communications.
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