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Meridial by Invisible Technologies

Flexible AI projects that support the world’s most innovative companies

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About Meridial by Invisible Technologies

Meridial is the expert contractor network operated by Invisible Technologies. Previously known as the Invisible Expert Marketplace, it connects professionals with projects where their knowledge is used to train, test and improve AI systems.

Invisible works directly with businesses and AI developers, while Meridial recruits and manages the specialists who contribute to these projects. This can include professionals in fields such as languages, science, law, finance, coding and safety. Invisible says its teams have contributed to the training of more than 80% of the world’s leading AI models.

AI data training work at Meridial

The work depends heavily on your background. Meridial recruits experts in areas such as languages, writing, coding, law, finance, insurance, business, education, science and safety. Some opportunities are also open to recent graduates or generalists who do not have previous AI experience.

Typical tasks can include reviewing AI answers, checking facts and reasoning, finding mistakes, comparing responses, labeling information and writing clear feedback. You may also create questions or tests for an AI model, evaluate safety issues or explain how a professional would handle a real-world situation.

The current Meridial project board shows how broad the work can be. Recent listings have included projects for language specialists, business professionals, police officers, insurance experts, programmers, audio specialists and many other subject-matter experts.

What is it like to work at Meridial by Invisible Technologies?

Meridial describes its experts as independent contractors rather than employees. You normally provide your own secure computer and internet connection, handle your own taxes and do not receive employee benefits such as paid time off or health insurance.

Most AI training opportunities are remote, but eligibility varies by project. Some are advertised worldwide, while others are limited to a particular country, language, location or device type. On its student and graduate information page, Meridial says there are no minimum or maximum working hours and that you can manage your own schedule. However, requirements can still differ between assignments, and applications may ask how many hours you are available each week. 

Joining the network does not guarantee paid work. Meridial reviews your profile against current project needs and sends an invitation when your skills match. Your profile remains active if there is no immediate match, which means gaps between projects are possible.

Pay also varies. Meridial says your rate is confirmed before you begin and that payments are issued directly. Current listings commonly show broad ranges such as $6 to $65 per hour, while some projects advertise $20 per hour or rates of up to $100 for specific expertise. 

Recent developments and media coverage

One recent development is Invisible’s agreement to acquire technical-assessment company WeCP, announced in March 2026. Invisible said WeCP’s assessment library would be integrated into Meridial to improve how specialist knowledge is verified.

Application process at Meridial by Invisible Technologies

You can start by choosing an open project or joining the general Meridial network. The application usually asks for your CV, education, languages, main skills, location and sometimes your weekly availability and preferred hourly rate.

Meridial’s application overview describes several verification stages. These can include confirming your email, verifying your identity, checking your aptitude and completing a workflow evaluation. A workflow evaluation is a practical test of whether you can follow the instructions and complete the type of task used on a project.

If you pass, your profile is activated in the network. Meridial says qualified students and graduates can sometimes begin reviewing project invitations within 48 hours, but this is not guaranteed. When a suitable project becomes available, you receive its details and can accept or decline it. 

Sources: Company website · WeCP acquisition


Information last updated August 2026.

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2 / 5

Worked with Meridial by Invisible Technologies: May 2024–November 2025

Great stepping stone, but I’d only return if I had no other choice

There was a time when I genuinely thought Invisible Technologies was a great company to work for. When I first joined, the pay felt reasonable for the market at the time, the projects were interesting, and I made a few genuinely meaningful connections with people there. Unfortunately, my overall experience changed quite a bit over time. The biggest issue for me is the compensation structure. There is a very noticeable difference in pay depending on your region, and the rates offered to contractors in some regions are extremely low compared with what people doing essentially the same work elsewhere are offered. I was offered $9/hour for one project, which felt incredibly low for the level of work and expectations involved. At this point, compared with other companies in the AI/data space, Invisible’s compensation feels like peanuts. There is also very little stability. Projects can disappear seemingly overnight, and you can go from having consistent work to having nothing without much warning. I also didn’t see much room for genuine growth. There is a lot of talk about opportunities and progression, but in my experience, advancement didn’t always feel connected to work ethic, performance, or experience. It could sometimes feel more like who you know, who knows you, or who you can joke around with at the top. That makes it frustrating when you’re someone who consistently puts in the work but doesn’t necessarily have those personal connections. The overall culture also felt quite cold to me. I met some fantastic people and made connections that I genuinely value, but that was more because of the individuals than because of the company culture itself. As a contractor, it’s easy to feel like a resource or a number rather than a person who is actually part of the organisation. To be fair, there are positives. The remote flexibility can be great, the projects can be interesting, and I’ve worked with some genuinely smart and kind people there. But those positives don’t outweigh the lack of stability, low compensation, limited progression, and the feeling that contractors are ultimately very expendable. If you’re looking for something to do temporarily, build experience, or make some money on the side, Invisible can be an option. But I would not recommend relying on it as your primary source of income. Personally, I would only work there again out of pure desperation. There are simply too many other companies offering better pay, stability, and a stronger sense that the people doing the work are actually valued.

Role
AI Data Trainer and QA
Hourly rate
$15.50 per hour
Work availability
Work was often unavailable or unpredictable
Relationship and timeframe evidence checkedPublished 5 Oct 2026

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Application process

3 / 5

Applied to Meridial by Invisible Technologies: November 2025

Work experience

3 / 5

Worked with Meridial by Invisible Technologies: December 2025

Stressful experience

Maybe I was unlucky, but during the brief period of time I spent working here, I would never know if I was going to be able to do 1, 20, or 50 tasks. Work was very sporadic and the user experience was very convoluted because I was from the first batch of users trying the new Marketplace. I loved the project, though, and the payment was on time.

Role
Generalist
Hourly rate
$20 per hour
Work availability
Work was often unavailable or unpredictable
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Yes
Relationship and timeframe evidence checkedPublished 2 Oct 2026

Work experience

Work experience

4 / 5

Worked with Meridial by Invisible Technologies: February–October 2025

I worked on several projects for them. Some were enjoyable and lasted a good few weeks or even months, while others ended within days after I was added to the Slack channels. Things can move pretty fast here. But if you're lucky, you can get longer projects.

What worked: Fast onboarding, clear instructions.

What could improve: Less chaos in the Slack channels. More honesty upfront about duration of projects.

Role
AI data trainer
Hourly rate
$20 per hour
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Yes
Relationship and timeframe evidence checkedPublished 26 Sept 2026

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