Ubuntu Linux AI Data Training Specialist for Remote Tasks
Listing checked September 4, 2026 · pay as published by SME Careers
Overview
Remote contract role supporting AI data training projects through structured, detail-heavy tasks on your own Ubuntu and Linux setup. You'll install required tools on Ubuntu and document your steps as you contribute to data annotation for model training. This position is ideal for students or junior tech enthusiasts who can commit about 15 hours weekly and work independently. Prior AI experience is not required, but a careful, methodical approach helps you succeed.
What You'll Do8
- 1Follow precise guidelines and apply them accurately within Ubuntu and Linux environments.
- 2Install and configure the required tools on a Ubuntu or Linux machine.
- 3Review completed work for errors before submission.
- 4Flag inconsistencies or unclear instructions to keep tasks aligned.
- 5Maintain focus through repetitive, detail-heavy labeling tasks.
- 6Complete assigned work within the weekly time commitment.
- 7Communicate with the project team when support is needed.
- 8Contribute to improving the quality of AI model training data.
Requirements11
- 1Own a personal computer running Ubuntu or Linux.
- 2Comfort installing required apps and project software on your system.
- 3Tech-savvy and able to follow setup instructions independently.
- 4Available for about 15 hours per week.
- 5Patient, concentrated, and detail-oriented.
- 6Able to follow written instructions carefully and consistently.
- 7Comfortable completing structured and sometimes repetitive tasks.
- 8Basic computer literacy and comfort with browser-based tools.
- 9Reliable and able to meet task deadlines.
- 10Students and junior applicants are welcome.
- 11Prior ai data training, data annotation, qa or software testing experience is helpful but not required.
Who Should Apply
Students and junior technologists who regularly work with Ubuntu/Linux and can follow setup docs fit best. Availability around 15 hours weekly and a patient, detail-focused approach are essential. Those without a personal computer running Ubuntu or who struggle with browser-based tools should look elsewhere. While prior AI experience helps, this role welcomes newcomers seeking practical data-training exposure.
Salary Insight
Pay rate: $20 per hour. This hourly contractor role suits students or early-career contributors seeking flexible, task-based work.
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In your application, cite a concrete Ubuntu-based task you completed: list the exact commands you ran (for example, apt install ...), the setup steps you followed, and a brief note on the data labeling result.
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