Technical Writers

Overview

Handshake is seeking experienced Technical Writers and documentation professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time technical writing, documentation, or content development role. Instead, you'll apply your real-world experience creating, editing, and refining technical documentation to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI produce clearer, more accurate, and user-friendly technical writing. Your expertise will help improve AI's understanding of technical accuracy, documentation structure, clarity, consistency, voice, tone, and adherence to professional writing standards.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside your primary employment.

Details

This project involves using your professional experience and hands-on knowledge of the tools you use in your daily work to create expert-level training data and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance. No prior AI experience required.

Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project.

Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as a technical writer, product marketer, or in a related writing or editorial role

Proven experience creating original technical content, editing drafts, and refining voice and tone for diverse audiences

Exceptional written communication skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently while following detailed written guidelines

Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to handling sensitive or proprietary information with discretion

No prior AI or technical background required

Work authorization information

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.