Audio Engineer – AI Audio Evaluation

Audio Engineer – AI Audio Evaluation

About the Role

We're looking for skilled Audio Engineers in Berlin and across Germany to help evaluate, refine, and improve AI-generated audio content. You'll listen critically, identify imperfections, and provide expert feedback that trains the next generation of AI audio systems — from speech synthesis to sound design and music production.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Compensation: $50–$100 /hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Evaluate AI-generated audio outputs including speech, music, and sound effects for quality, naturalness, and technical accuracy
• Identify artifacts, distortions, timing issues, tonal inconsistencies, and unnatural elements in generated audio
• Provide structured feedback on mix quality, frequency balance, spatial characteristics, and clarity
• Rate and compare audio samples using detailed evaluation criteria
• Suggest improvements for more realistic, professional-grade audio output
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Trained ear with professional or semi-professional audio engineering experience
• Familiar with core audio concepts: EQ, compression, reverb, stereo imaging, gain staging, and signal flow
• Comfortable critically evaluating audio across genres and formats (voice, music, SFX)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to articulate technical observations in writing
• Experience with DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Reaper, or similar)
• No prior AI or machine learning experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience in mixing, mastering, sound design, or post-production
• Background in music production, podcasting, film audio, or broadcast
• Familiarity with audio file formats, sample rates, and bit depths
• Knowledge of psychoacoustics or audio perception research

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI audio projects with top research labs
• Flexible, fully remote work — set your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, global collaboration, and creative problem-solving
• Shape how AI understands and produces sound
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

Application Process (Takes 10–15 min)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a short screening
• Project matching and onboarding

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your application steps to be considered for this opportunity.