Architecture and Building Code Expert for AI Evaluation
You will create and review expert-level tasks that test how AI handles architecture and building code workflows. The work uses real project drawings, specifications, permit records, and complete construction document sets.
- Field
- Software & coding
- Where
- United States
- Posted
- 3 days ago
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How this pay compares
The title points to rating and reviewing ai output: judging a model's answers or code against guidelines, such as which of two is better or whether one is correct and safe. What each kind of AI training work pays
At $63/hr, this role pays more than 38% of the 220 open software & coding roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $70.
Among platforms with 10 or more priced software & coding roles, Mercor has the highest median ($88/hr across 18 roles) and OpenTrain AI the lowest ($65/hr across 107).
OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 3 days ago.
Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.
What you would earn at this rate
Rate
$63/hr
Per week, before tax
$938
Per month, if the work is steady
$4,063
- Tax
- Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,027 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.
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Open software & coding roles on each platform
The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.
| Platform | Open | Median | Best-paid open role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercor | 20 | $88/hr | Legacy Codebase Migration Expert$200/hr |
| micro1 | 25 | $75/hr | Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE$300k-500k/yr |
| Alignerr | 73 | $70/hr | DevOps / IaC Engineer$90-120/hr |
| OpenTrain AIthis role | 123 | $65/hr | Software Engineer, AI Code Evaluation$200/hr |
| Handshake AI | 10 | up to $90/hr | Senior Software Engineer - AI Data (US)Up to $150/hr |
“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.
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The work
You will create and review expert-level tasks that test how AI handles architecture and building code workflows. The work uses real project drawings, specifications, permit records, and complete construction document sets.
You will write realistic prompts, assess model responses against professional standards, define what a correct answer must include, and explain technical issues in structured written feedback.
- Create tasks covering zoning, egress, accessibility, and drawing-set quality control.
- Write prompts based on realistic architecture and plan review decisions.
- Review AI model attempts and identify errors or gaps.
- Set clear criteria for evaluating correct answers.
- Cross-check architectural, structural, and MEP sheets.
- Explain code and design issues clearly in writing.
What it pays and takes
This is ongoing, project-based contract work that can be completed part time alongside your current role. There is no set schedule or minimum hour requirement, and you can work remotely at your own pace.
- Pay: Up to $62.50 per hour.
- Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
- Language: Professional fluency in English.
- Work arrangement: Remote, flexible, asynchronous contract work.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture or a closely related field.
- Professional experience: At least five years in the United States in architecture, plan review, code consulting, building official work, or accessibility, fire, and life safety review.
- Knowledge: US building, accessibility, energy, and fire codes applied to real projects.
- Skills: Clear technical writing, close attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
- Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Helpful background
Registered Architect licensure, ICC credentials such as Certified Building Official or Plans Examiner, and CASp certification are valuable. Experience with commercial, institutional, multifamily, healthcare, or mixed-use projects can also strengthen your fit.
- Work across multiple jurisdictions.
- Zoning, egress, life safety, or accessibility compliance.
- Drawing-set quality control.
- Review of building plans and permit materials.
How it works
Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.
About AI training work
AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples, including writing prompts, reviewing model responses, and rating whether answers meet professional standards. Experienced specialists are paid for applying their field knowledge to make these evaluations accurate and useful.
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- 2
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Funded milestones
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First payment
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Full OpenTrain AI profile: watch-outs and the public record →Pay history
OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $63/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.
Across OpenTrain AI's software & coding roles, the median listed pay was $65/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (72 roles) and is $65/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (107 roles).
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