Software Engineer

Overview

Handshake is seeking experienced Software Engineers to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time SWE role. You’ll use your real-world software development experience to evaluate AI-generated code and technical content, provide structured feedback, and help improve how AI understands programming tasks, system design, and engineering best practices.

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

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Handshake AI

Details

• The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
• Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with no minimum commitment to hours.
• This project involves using your software engineering experience to design job-related coding questions and review AI-generated responses for correctness, efficiency, clarity, and alignment with real-world engineering practices.
• Applicants will be required to pass a coding assessment as part of the selection process.
• Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.

Qualifications

We’re looking for experienced Software, Backend, Frontend, Full-Stack, or Systems Engineers who have:

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience (internships excluded)
• Strong coding skills in at least one major language (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, Go, etc.)
• Experience building and debugging production-level code
• The ability to work independently and follow detailed technical guidelines
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

This is not a traditional full-time role. Apply once and, if qualified, you’ll be considered for part-time, project-based work as opportunities become available.

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.