Database Administrator Research Initiative

We're conducting a short-term, paid research initiative focused on assessing how well AI systems understand and support real-world workflows. We're inviting experienced database professionals to help evaluate model behavior on domain-specific tasks related to database administration, querying, and infrastructure management.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Database Administrator, DBA, Database Manager, SQL Administrator, Database Analyst

About The Project

This project focuses on benchmarking AI systems to ensure they understand key workflows and decisions made by experienced professionals like you. Tasks may include identifying realistic solutions to common database challenges and sharing your thought process behind critical database decisions.

• Duration: Short-term through December 29th
• Commitment: 40100 total hours of work, beginning with a paid 24 day work trial
• Fully remote, flexible scheduling
  
  

Your participation will help us evaluate and shape safer, more reliable AI systems, particularly in technical fields that require precision and depth of expertise.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 4+ years full-time experience as a database administrator or related role
• English language fluency
• U.S. residency
• Access to a computer with reliable internet
• Comfortable using tools like video conferencing, messaging platforms, and file uploads
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions and complete structured online tasks independently
  
  

Compensation And Logistics

• Hourly pay: $40$120 per hour, plus task bonuses, based on experience and fit
• Paid bi-weekly based on tracked and approved hours
• Entirely remotework whenever you like as long as deadlines are met
• Current employment in the field is not required