Software Engineer

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for experienced software engineers to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on experience building and reasoning about production systems and software architecture to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing software engineer.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current role.

What You'll Do

• Use your domain expertise to create expert-level software engineering problems and scenarios grounded in real system design, architecture, and implementation work
• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, practical feasibility, and alignment with how the work is actually done
• Provide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance
• Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement

Qualifications

Ideal candidates meet all three of the following:

• Industry/research experience — minimum 1 year of professional, direct hands-on work as a software engineer
• Degree — Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Sub-domain depth — demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas:
• Backend systems and distributed architecture
• Infrastructure, cloud platforms, and DevOps
• Systems programming and performance engineering

Additional qualifications (not required, but strengthen your application)

• Experience at a recognized, top-tier tech company

Required for all applicants

• Based in the United States
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• Ability to explain complex software engineering concepts clearly
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.