Software Engineer
Handshake AI · Region specific · Coding / software engineering
Software Engineer is an open role at Handshake AI, with pay listed as Up to $120/hr.
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At a glance
- Pay
- Up to $120/hrStated by Handshake AI
- Location
- Not stated in the listing
- Work type
- Coding / software engineering
- Field
- Coding
- Listed
- Since Jul 20, last confirmed Oct 24
How the pay compares
Higher than 73% of the 76 distinct hourly rates advertised for Coding roles right now. Hourly USD, top of each advertised range, one count per distinct rate. Same method as the Pay Index.
From Handshake AI’s listing
“Opportunity Overview Handshake is looking for experienced software engineers to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work.”
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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
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for the Software Engineer role at Handshake AI?
Applications go through Handshake AI's own portal - HumanSourcer links to the listing and never collects applications or handles hiring. Handshake AI's access model is "Apply" (Apply to listed opportunities). This listing was first seen here on July 20, 2026 and was still live at the last check.
Is the Software Engineer role at Handshake AI remote?
Handshake AI left the location field empty on this listing, so there is nothing to report rather than something we've withheld. The constraint that still applies is Handshake AI's overall coverage: Many roles require US work authorisation.
What does the Software Engineer role at Handshake AI pay?
Handshake AI lists this role's pay as Up to $120/hr, quoted from the listing rather than estimated.
What kind of work is Software Engineer?
Coding / software engineering. Generalist and specialist AI evaluation and training projects
Is Handshake AI a legitimate AI-training platform?
Handshake AI fellowship / opportunity network - and that relationship is rated "Confirmed" here because it can be checked against joinhandshake.com rather than taken on Handshake AI's word. Confidence describes how well the ownership is evidenced. It is not a rating of how the platform treats the people who work for it, which no public source covers reliably.
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