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Braintrust

User-owned talent network with no platform fee on your rate.

Pay range
$50-200/hr
Reliability
Reliable
Onboarding
1-4 weeks
Our rating
4.1 / 5
Founded
2018
HQ
San Francisco
Best for

Senior AI/ML professionals seeking top compensation and direct client relationships.

About Braintrust

Braintrust is a user-owned talent network that connects senior professionals directly with enterprise clients. Because the network takes its fee from the client rather than the talent, you keep 100% of your quoted rate.

Interview & screening process

  1. 1Create a profile and submit your work history
  2. 2Pass the network screening
  3. 3Apply to open roles you match
  4. 4Interview directly with the client

How to crack it

  • Treat your profile like a portfolio, not a resume
  • Apply early - roles fill quickly
  • Quote a rate you can defend with outcomes
  • Prepare for a real client interview, not an automated screen
Pros
  • You keep 100% of your rate
  • Enterprise-grade clients
  • Long engagements
Cons
  • Competitive application process
  • Slower to first placement
  • Fewer entry-level roles

Open roles on Braintrust

No roles listed right now.