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Remote Content QA Reviewer

Multiple locations

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

*Earn up to $16 USD/hourly and work fully remotely and flexibly.* Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for* English speakers* to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. If you’re passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.What You’ll Do * Work from a real user perspective to create natural, high quality data that reflects how people actually use AI in practice. * Review, compare, and rank responses generated by large language models, focusing on usefulness, clarity, and reasoning quality. * Contribute across a range of projects based on your skills, interests, and experience.What We’re Looking For * *Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: *Ability to craft thoughtful prompts and evaluate nuanced AI responses with sound judgment. * *Strong Written Communication: *Clear, structured writing to explain decisions, provide feedback, and articulate why one response is stronger than another. * *Care and Precision in Execution:* A consistent ability to follow guidelines, notice subtle differences, and ensure outputs meet defined quality standards.Nice to Have * Background in fields such as literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, theology, or similar disciplines. * Prior experience in writing or editorial roles, such as content strategy, technical writing, or editing. * Curiosity about AI systems, machine learning, or creative technology tools.Pay & Logistics * *Base Rate*: depending on location: US $16.07, GB £ 13.30 GBP, CA $20.50 CAD, AU $26.25 AUD, IE €14.60 EUR, NZ $26.00 NZD * *Bonuses*: Additional pay available based on project performance. * *Type*: Freelance/1099 contract — not an internship. * *Location*: 100% remote * *Schedule*: Flexible hours — you choose when and how much to work. * *Payouts*: Weekly via our secure platform.*This is a freelance position that is paid on a per-hour basis.* We don’t offer internships as this is a freelance role. You also must be authorized to work in your country of residence, and *we will not *be providing sponsorship since this is a 1099 contract opportunity. However, if you are an international student, you may be able to sign up if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax/immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances. We are unable to provide any documentation supporting employment at this time. Please be advised that compensation rates may differ for non-US locations.

Remote Editorial Assistant

Multiple locations

Graduate - Junior

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

*Earn up to $16 USD/hourly and work fully remotely and flexibly.* Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for* English speakers* to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. If you’re passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.What You’ll Do * Work from a real user perspective to create natural, high quality data that reflects how people actually use AI in practice. * Review, compare, and rank responses generated by large language models, focusing on usefulness, clarity, and reasoning quality. * Contribute across a range of projects based on your skills, interests, and experience.What We’re Looking For * *Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: *Ability to craft thoughtful prompts and evaluate nuanced AI responses with sound judgment. * *Strong Written Communication: *Clear, structured writing to explain decisions, provide feedback, and articulate why one response is stronger than another. * *Care and Precision in Execution:* A consistent ability to follow guidelines, notice subtle differences, and ensure outputs meet defined quality standards.Nice to Have * Background in fields such as literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, theology, or similar disciplines. * Prior experience in writing or editorial roles, such as content strategy, technical writing, or editing. * Curiosity about AI systems, machine learning, or creative technology tools.Pay & Logistics * *Base Rate*: depending on location: US $16.07, GB £ 13.30 GBP, CA $20.50 CAD, AU $26.25 AUD, IE €14.60 EUR, NZ $26.00 NZD * *Bonuses*: Additional pay available based on project performance. * *Type*: Freelance/1099 contract — not an internship. * *Location*: 100% remote * *Schedule*: Flexible hours — you choose when and how much to work. * *Payouts*: Weekly via our secure platform.*This is a freelance position that is paid on a per-hour basis.* We don’t offer internships as this is a freelance role. You also must be authorized to work in your country of residence, and *we will not *be providing sponsorship since this is a 1099 contract opportunity. However, if you are an international student, you may be able to sign up if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax/immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances. We are unable to provide any documentation supporting employment at this time. Please be advised that compensation rates may differ for non-US locations.

Remote English Copy Editor

Multiple locations

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

*Earn up to $16 USD/hourly and work fully remotely and flexibly.* Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for* English speakers* to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. If you’re passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.What You’ll Do * Work from a real user perspective to create natural, high quality data that reflects how people actually use AI in practice. * Review, compare, and rank responses generated by large language models, focusing on usefulness, clarity, and reasoning quality. * Contribute across a range of projects based on your skills, interests, and experience.What We’re Looking For * *Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: *Ability to craft thoughtful prompts and evaluate nuanced AI responses with sound judgment. * *Strong Written Communication: *Clear, structured writing to explain decisions, provide feedback, and articulate why one response is stronger than another. * *Care and Precision in Execution:* A consistent ability to follow guidelines, notice subtle differences, and ensure outputs meet defined quality standards.Nice to Have * Background in fields such as literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, theology, or similar disciplines. * Prior experience in writing or editorial roles, such as content strategy, technical writing, or editing. * Curiosity about AI systems, machine learning, or creative technology tools.Pay & Logistics * *Base Rate*: depending on location: US $16.07, GB £ 13.30 GBP, CA $20.50 CAD, AU $26.25 AUD, IE €14.60 EUR, NZ $26.00 NZD * *Bonuses*: Additional pay available based on project performance. * *Type*: Freelance/1099 contract — not an internship. * *Location*: 100% remote * *Schedule*: Flexible hours — you choose when and how much to work. * *Payouts*: Weekly via our secure platform.*This is a freelance position that is paid on a per-hour basis.* We don’t offer internships as this is a freelance role. You also must be authorized to work in your country of residence, and *we will not *be providing sponsorship since this is a 1099 contract opportunity. However, if you are an international student, you may be able to sign up if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax/immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances. We are unable to provide any documentation supporting employment at this time. Please be advised that compensation rates may differ for non-US locations.

AI Writing Reviewer - Remote

Multiple locations

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

*Earn up to $16 USD/hourly and work fully remotely and flexibly.* Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for* English speakers* to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. If you’re passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.What You’ll Do * Work from a real user perspective to create natural, high quality data that reflects how people actually use AI in practice. * Review, compare, and rank responses generated by large language models, focusing on usefulness, clarity, and reasoning quality. * Contribute across a range of projects based on your skills, interests, and experience.What We’re Looking For * *Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: *Ability to craft thoughtful prompts and evaluate nuanced AI responses with sound judgment. * *Strong Written Communication: *Clear, structured writing to explain decisions, provide feedback, and articulate why one response is stronger than another. * *Care and Precision in Execution:* A consistent ability to follow guidelines, notice subtle differences, and ensure outputs meet defined quality standards.Nice to Have * Background in fields such as literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, theology, or similar disciplines. * Prior experience in writing or editorial roles, such as content strategy, technical writing, or editing. * Curiosity about AI systems, machine learning, or creative technology tools.Pay & Logistics * *Base Rate*: depending on location: US $16.07, GB £ 13.30 GBP, CA $20.50 CAD, AU $26.25 AUD, IE €14.60 EUR, NZ $26.00 NZD * *Bonuses*: Additional pay available based on project performance. * *Type*: Freelance/1099 contract — not an internship. * *Location*: 100% remote * *Schedule*: Flexible hours — you choose when and how much to work. * *Payouts*: Weekly via our secure platform.*This is a freelance position that is paid on a per-hour basis.* We don’t offer internships as this is a freelance role. You also must be authorized to work in your country of residence, and *we will not *be providing sponsorship since this is a 1099 contract opportunity. However, if you are an international student, you may be able to sign up if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax/immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances. We are unable to provide any documentation supporting employment at this time. Please be advised that compensation rates may differ for non-US locations.

AI Annotation Specialist

Multiple locations

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

*Pay & Logistics** *Base Rate*: depending on location: US $16.07, GB £ 13.30 GBP, CA $20.50 CAD, AU $26.25 AUD, IE €14.60 EUR, NZ $26.00 NZD * *Bonuses*: Additional pay available based on project performance. * *Type*: Freelance/1099 contract — not an internship. * *Location*: 100% remote * *Schedule*: Flexible hours — you choose when and how much to work. * *Payouts*: Weekly via our secure platform.Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for* English speakers* to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. If you’re passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.What We’re Looking For * *Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills*: Ability to develop complex, professional-level prompts and evaluate nuanced AI reasoning. * *Strong Writing*: Clear, concise, and engaging writing to explain decisions or critique responses. * *Attention to Detail*: Commitment to accuracy and ability to assess technical aspects of model outputs.Nice to Have * Experience in fields like literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, theology, etc. * Prior writing or editorial experience (content strategist, technical writer, editor, etc.). * Interest or background in AI, machine learning, or creative tech tools.*This is a freelance position that is paid on a per-hour basis.* We don’t offer internships as this is a freelance role. You also must be authorized to work in your country of residence, and *we will not *be providing sponsorship since this is a 1099 contract opportunity. However, if you are an international student, you may be able to sign up if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax/immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances. We are unable to provide any documentation supporting employment at this time. Please be advised that compensation rates may differ for non-US locations.

Remote Text Quality Evaluator

Multiple locations

£106/day - £210/day

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

*Pay & Logistics** *Base Rate*: depending on location: US $16.07, GB £ 13.30 GBP, CA $20.50 CAD, AU $26.25 AUD, IE €14.60 EUR, NZ $26.00 NZD * *Bonuses*: Additional pay available based on project performance. * *Type*: Freelance/1099 contract — not an internship. * *Location*: 100% remote * *Schedule*: Flexible hours — you choose when and how much to work. * *Payouts*: Weekly via our secure platform.Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for* English speakers* to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. If you’re passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.What We’re Looking For * *Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills*: Ability to develop complex, professional-level prompts and evaluate nuanced AI reasoning. * *Strong Writing*: Clear, concise, and engaging writing to explain decisions or critique responses. * *Attention to Detail*: Commitment to accuracy and ability to assess technical aspects of model outputs.Nice to Have * Experience in fields like literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, theology, etc. * Prior writing or editorial experience (content strategist, technical writer, editor, etc.). * Interest or background in AI, machine learning, or creative tech tools.*This is a freelance position that is paid on a per-hour basis.* We don’t offer internships as this is a freelance role. You also must be authorized to work in your country of residence, and *we will not *be providing sponsorship since this is a 1099 contract opportunity. However, if you are an international student, you may be able to sign up if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax/immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances. We are unable to provide any documentation supporting employment at this time. Please be advised that compensation rates may differ for non-US locations.

System Production Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Limited

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: System Production Operative Location: Cambridge, UK Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceCompany Overview: Our client is a leading provider of advanced RF and electronic systems, delivering mission-critical solutions across a variety of industries. Their Cambridge-based production facility is growing, and they are looking for a hands-on System Production Operative to join their team.Role Purpose: The System Production Operative will contribute directly to the assembly, testing, and quality assurance of high-performance electronic systems. This is a technical role requiring precision, curiosity, and a strong commitment to producing products that meet the highest engineering standards.Key Responsibilities:

Assemble electronic components, sub-assemblies, and final systems in line with engineering drawings, build notes, and work instructions.

Conduct in-process and final inspections following standard and QMS procedures.

Identify opportunities to improve production processes, yield, and reduce rework, providing feedback to management.

Maintain accurate production and test records, updating logs and databases as required.

Follow all site health and safety protocols, including ESD handling procedures.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Practical hands-on experience in production or manufacturing environments.

Basic understanding of electronic principles and ability to interpret mechanical drawings.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Effective communication and record-keeping skills.

Personal Attributes:

Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous improvement.

Reliable, organised, and able to meet production deadlines under pressure.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Keen interest in technology and willingness to develop new skills.

Pension: Defined Contribution plan with company match plus 2% additional contribution. (Up to 12% employer contribution)

Life Assurance: 4x basic salary coverage.

Annual Leave: 33/34 days per year, including UK public holidays.

Holiday Bonus: Twice-yearly payments equivalent to one week’s salary.

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP): Cash-based performance bonus.

Equity Options: Stock options/RSUs granted at management discretion.

Compliance Engineer

WALLACE HIND SELECTION LIMITED

Multiple locations

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a Compliance, Validation, Test or Quality Engineer who feels like you’re stuck on a treadmill? Are you ready to step up and take ownership of our compliance? We’re a very well established, market leading manufacturer of a niche product with a focus on R&D and New Product Development.BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000BENEFITS: · Good holiday package rising with service · Access to company benefits scheme including pension and ‘perks’LOCATION: WatfordCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Hatfield, Cheshunt, Harrow, Wembley, Hayes, High Wycombe, Amersham, Chesham, Berkhamsted, Luton, Dunstable, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Slough, Maidenhead, London, Milton Keynes, Hitchin, Bletchley, NorthamptonJOB DESCRIPTION: Compliance Engineer, Validation Engineer - electronic equipmentThis hybrid Compliance Engineer role will focus on establishing compliance of our wide variety of new and existing products to Safety and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) standards. You will be responsible for taking ownership of the validation and compliance process, managing all new and legacy products through these processes.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Compliance Engineer, Validation Engineer - electronic equipmentAs our Compliance Engineer, you will : · Identify and establish appropriate standards for new product developments · Liaise and consult with external testing houses to agree on testing processes and administer those tests · Be responsible for collating and maintaining the technical file · Make recommendations for improvements or modifications to products and processes as neededProjects are split roughly 50% / 50% between NPD and existing legacy products, though the priority is strongly with New Product Development.PERSON SPECIFICATION: Compliance Engineer, Validation Engineer - electronic equipment· You MUST have knowledge and experience of interpreting and applying Safety and EMC standards. · Specific understanding of EN61010 would be an advantage · You’ll be ONC or HNC qualified or equivalent in electronic / electrical engineering and know your way around a circuit board at component level. · Your background will probably come from a compliance, validation, quality or testing environment. · You will have excellent communication skills and be able to describe and instruct the Far East based testing houses, interpret the data and report internally in a clear and concise fashion. It is also vital that you maintain current knowledge of standards and compliance engineering practices.THE COMPANY:Approaching 100 years in business, we are a well-respected manufacturer and brand of electronic instrumentation. With a heavy focus and investment on R&D and New Product Development, we are leading our niche industry in innovation.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Compliance Engineer, Validation Engineer, Testing Engineer, Quality Engineer, Compliance Manager, Electronic Engineer, Validation Manager, Testing Manager, Quality Manager - R&D, New Product Development, Electronic Design, Electronic Test and Measurement, Test House, Electronic Instrumentation, Electronic EquipmentINTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF: SP18322, Wallace Hind Selection

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Frequently asked questions

What types of QA Manual Test Engineer jobs are available in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, you can find QA Manual Test Engineer roles across various industries, including technology, biotech, finance, and software development companies. Positions range from junior to senior levels, offering opportunities to work on diverse projects.

What skills are employers looking for in QA Manual Test Engineers in Cambridge?

Employers typically seek candidates with strong knowledge of manual testing methodologies, attention to detail, experience with test case design and execution, familiarity with bug tracking tools, and excellent communication skills.

Are remote or hybrid QA Manual Test Engineer jobs available in Cambridge?

Yes, many companies in Cambridge offer flexible working arrangements including fully remote or hybrid roles to accommodate different working preferences and improve work-life balance.

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Salaries for QA Manual Test Engineers in Cambridge vary depending on experience and company size, typically ranging from £30,000 to £50,000 per year.

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