Handshake
Enterprise · Student career platform + new AI training data line
- HQ
- San Francisco, US
- Founded
- 2014
- Website
- joinhandshake.com
Handshake currently has 68 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 60%, are focused on data, with a further 15% in agents. Research and Engineering are the most frequent functions hiring for these positions. Recent hiring activity shows a significant increase, with 23 new AI roles posted in the last 30 days, representing a 92% rise compared to the preceding 30-day period.
Enterprise · Student career platform + new AI training data line
Currently tracking 23 active AI roles, down 43% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering.
Handshake currently has 65 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Music Producer - AI Trainer (2), Strategic Projects Lead, Coding (2), 3D Slicer Specialist - AI Trainer , AI Red Teamer, LLM Generalist, Analog Engineer - AI Trainer. Most positions are in Engineering and Research.
Handshake's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (66%), agents (15%), application (8%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Handshake is hiring AI talent in: United States (22 roles), India (4 roles).
Job postings at Handshake most frequently reference: evals, synthetic data, model serving, agent orchestration, llm observability.
In the past 30 days, Handshake has posted 10 new AI-related roles. That is a -57% change versus the prior 30 days (23 → 10).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino 3D Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated 3D content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of 3D modeling tasks and industrial design workflows. It requires extensive experience with Rhino 3D and NURBS-based modeling, but no prior AI or technical experience is necessary. | — | 5 |
| Vectorworks Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to architectural design and BIM workflows using Vectorworks expertise. The primary focus is on providing feedback to improve AI understanding of design tasks and AEC workflows, with no prior AI or technical experience required. | Data | 5 |
| GIMP Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of visual tasks and 2D art workflows, leveraging experience with GIMP. It is an independent contractor position focused on data annotation and quality assessment for AI research. | Data | 5 |
| Hardware Engineer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to electronics design and EDA workflows, providing feedback to improve AI understanding. It requires hands-on experience with KiCad for schematic capture, PCB layout, or embedded hardware design. The work is project-based, flexible, and remote, suitable for independent contractors. | — | 5 |
| Digital Artist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of visual tasks and 2D art workflows. It requires GIMP expertise and experience in digital art creation, graphic design, or image compositing. The work is project-based, hourly contract work, and does not require prior AI or technical experience. | — | 5 |
| Architectural Designer - AI Trainer Contract role for experienced Vectorworks users to evaluate AI-generated architectural design content and provide feedback for AI research. No prior AI experience required. | Data | 5 |
| Industrial Designer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated 3D content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of industrial design workflows. It requires expertise in Rhino 3D modeling and product design, but no prior AI experience is necessary. The work is project-based, hourly, and remote. | — | 5 |
| Game Developer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated game development content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of game development tasks and engine workflows. It requires hands-on experience with game development engines and tools, but no prior AI experience is necessary. The work is project-based, hourly, and remote. | Data | 5 |
| Indie Game Developer - AI Trainer This role supports AI research by evaluating AI-generated game art assets and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of visual tasks and game art workflows. It requires experience with pixel art and 2D game asset design tools like LibreSprite, Defold, or Solar2D, and involves annotating and reviewing assets for accuracy and consistency. No prior AI experience is necessary. | Data | 5 |
| Spatial Data Analyst - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated spatial data content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of GIS tasks. It requires QGIS experience and knowledge of spatial data analysis, with no prior AI experience needed. | Data | 5 |
| Medical Imaging Specialist - AI Trainer This role supports AI research by evaluating AI-generated medical imaging content and providing feedback. It requires experience with 3D Slicer, medical image analysis, and DICOM workflows. The work is project-based, flexible, and remote. | Data | 5 |
| Mechanical Drafter - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated technical drafting content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of manufacturing workflows. It requires experience with LibreCAD or QCAD CE and 2D technical drafting concepts. The work is project-based, hourly, and remote. | — | 5 |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and scientific visualization using ParaView. The contractor will provide feedback to improve AI's understanding of these domains and workflows. No prior AI experience is required, but strong experience with ParaView and CFD post-processing is essential. | — | 5 |
| RF Engineer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to RF circuit simulation and microwave design, providing feedback to improve AI understanding of these domains. It requires expertise in Qucs-S or similar simulation tools, but no prior AI experience is necessary. The work is project-based, hourly, and remote. | Data | 5 |
| Analog Engineer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to analog circuit design and simulation using Ngspice. The contractor will provide feedback to improve the AI's understanding of electronics workflows. No prior AI experience is required, but strong Ngspice and analog circuit simulation skills are essential. | Eval Gate | 5 |
| Structural Engineer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to FreeCAD BIM/IFC and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of computational design tasks and AEC workflows. It requires hands-on experience with parametric 3D building modeling, IFC data management, or BIM coordination. | Data | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineer - AI Trainer This role supports AI research by evaluating AI-generated content related to mechanical design and engineering workflows using SolveSpace. The contractor provides feedback to improve AI understanding of these tasks. No prior AI experience is required, but hands-on experience with SolveSpace and mechanical design concepts is essential. | Data | 5 |
| BIM Coordinator - AI Trainer This role supports AI research by evaluating AI-generated BIM content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of BIM tasks and AEC data workflows. Requires experience with BlenderBIM (Bonsai) and IFC/OpenBIM standards. | Data | 5 |
| Film & Video Editor - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated video content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of video editing tasks. It requires experience with video editing software like OpenShot, Shotcut, or Lightworks, and involves annotating and reviewing video assets for accuracy and consistency. No prior AI or technical experience is necessary. | Data | 5 |
| Content Video Editor - AI Trainer This role supports AI research by evaluating AI-generated video content and providing feedback. It requires experience with video editing software like OpenShot, Shotcut, or Lightworks, and involves creating questions and reviewing AI responses for accuracy and relevance to video editing workflows. No prior AI or technical experience is needed. | Data | 5 |
| Audio Editor - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated audio content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of audio tasks and post-production workflows. It requires experience with audio editing software like Audacity and a working knowledge of audio editing concepts. | Data | 5 |
| Attorney (Remote) Seeking experienced Attorneys to provide feedback on AI-generated legal content, focusing on accuracy, reasoning, and drafting standards. This is a remote, hourly contract role with flexible hours, requiring a JD and active law license. No prior AI experience is necessary. | — | 5 |
| Attorney This role involves experienced Attorneys evaluating AI-generated legal content for accuracy, reasoning, and clarity. It's a flexible, hourly contract position supporting AI research by providing professional legal feedback. | — | 5 |
| Music Producer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated music content and providing feedback to improve AI models, leveraging experience with LMMS and music production concepts. It's a contract role focused on data annotation and quality assessment for AI training. | Post-train | 5 |
| Audio Engineer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated audio content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of audio tasks and production workflows. It requires hands-on experience with Ardour, audio engineering concepts, and production briefs. The work is project-based, hourly, and remote for individuals in the US. | Data | 5 |
| Game Artist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated game art assets and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of visual tasks and game art workflows. It requires experience in 2D game asset design (pixel art, sprite creation) and familiarity with game development tools like Defold, Solar2D, MonoGame, etc. No prior AI experience is necessary, and the role is a flexible, hourly contract position. | Data | 5 |
| Graphic Designer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated graphic design content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of visual tasks. It requires experience with Inkscape and vector design concepts, but no prior AI or technical experience is necessary. The position is an independent contractor role with flexible hours. | — | 5 |
| Digital Illustrator - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of visual tasks, specifically for digital illustration and concept art workflows using Krita. No prior AI or technical experience is required. | — | 5 |
| Software Developer - AI Trainer Software Developers needed to evaluate AI-generated code and technical content, provide structured feedback, and improve AI's understanding of programming tasks and system design. This is a flexible, hourly contract role supporting AI research. | Eval Gate | 5 |
| Math Expert Seeking Math PhDs to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback on mathematical reasoning, proof construction, and technical problem-solving. This is a flexible, hourly contract role with no prior AI experience required. | Eval Gate | 5 |
| Finance Professionals Seeking Finance Professionals to evaluate AI-generated financial content and provide feedback to improve AI understanding. This is a contract role focused on using real-world financial expertise to assess AI outputs, not a traditional finance role. No prior AI experience is required. | — | 5 |
| Chemistry Expert Seeking Chemistry PhDs to support AI research by evaluating AI-generated content and providing feedback on chemical reasoning, experimental design, reaction mechanisms, data interpretation, and technical problem-solving. This is a flexible, hourly contract role with no prior AI experience required. | — | 5 |
| Enterprise Account Manager Enterprise Account Manager role at Handshake, a company with a significant AI data business. The role focuses on retaining and growing existing employer partners by ensuring they see value in the Handshake product, driving renewals and expansions. It involves sales, relationship management, and customer satisfaction, partnering with Client Success Managers and engaging with senior executives. | — | 5 |
| Software Engineer Software Engineer role at Handshake, a company with a rapidly growing AI data business. The role focuses on building full-stack systems for core user experiences, including AI-powered features, backend scaling, and frontend development. The company partners with frontier AI labs and aims to shape career evolution in the AI economy. | — | 5 |
| Senior Growth Marketer This role is for a Senior Growth Marketer at Handshake, a company that has launched an AI data business. The marketer will be responsible for engaging, growing, and nurturing an expert network of researchers and subject matter specialists who contribute to cutting-edge AI through specialized research, model evaluation, and domain-specific applications. The role involves developing and implementing growth strategies, creating and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns, optimizing digital marketing, and managing community member engagement. | — | 5 |
| Staff Product Marketer Product Marketer for Handshake AI, focusing on positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy for frontier AI labs. This role involves developing sales enablement materials, tracking GTM performance, and translating research outputs into market-ready content. The company is rapidly growing its AI data business, supporting frontier AI labs with complex data needs. | — | 5 |
| Growth Operations Lead The Growth Operations Lead will architect and scale strategic growth initiatives to drive revenue and product adoption for Handshake's AI-driven products. This role involves leading cross-functional efforts, designing scalable growth systems, optimizing the growth funnel, synthesizing insights, and solving ambiguous challenges with a data-driven approach. | — | 5 |
| Fellow Experience Specialist, India (Contract) This role provides payment, contract, and general support to AI Fellows, focusing on resolving inquiries, managing contracts, and troubleshooting technical issues using tools like Big Query and SQL. It involves analyzing common issues and collaborating with product and ops teams to implement solutions, aiming to improve the overall experience for Fellows and contribute to the AI infrastructure. | — | 5 |
| Engagement Management Lead This role is for an Engagement Management Lead at Handshake AI, focusing on managing critical customer relationships with Frontier AI labs. The role involves owning the full engagement lifecycle, from scoping to renewals, and driving strategic implementations and revenue growth. It requires partnering with sales, operations, product, and engineering teams to deliver value and influence product roadmaps. Success is measured by customer adoption, revenue growth, and successful production deployments. | — | 5 |
| Handshake AI Fellow Experience Specialist (Flexible Schedule), Contract This role supports Handshake AI Fellows by handling payments, contracts, and general inquiries. It involves technical troubleshooting, resolving disputes, reporting bugs, and sharing feedback to improve the overall experience for AI researchers and specialists. The role also contributes to business process improvements and collaborates with various internal teams. | — | 5 |
| Program Manager Program Manager for Employer Customer Success team to drive adoption, retention, and expansion of Handshake's platform. This role involves executing strategic projects, developing recruiting campaigns, and providing data-driven insights to help employers attract top entry-level talent. The company also has an AI division focused on creating evaluations and benchmarks for AI labs. | — | 0 |
| Senior Payroll Accountant This role is for a Senior Payroll Accountant at Handshake, a company that operates in the AI economy. The accountant will be responsible for managing payroll accounting, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting for global operations. The role requires experience in core accounting fundamentals, payroll-related accounting, and ERP systems like NetSuite. Bonus points for public accounting background, Workday experience, international payroll, and SOX controls. | — | 0 |
| Senior Growth Marketing Manager Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Handshake, a career network for the AI economy, focusing on scaling paid social acquisition channels (LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok, Snapchat) and managing ad spend to drive user acquisition for AI training gigs. | — | 0 |
| Senior Executive Assistant This role is for a Senior Executive Assistant supporting three C-level executives at Handshake. The primary responsibilities include complex calendar management, meeting coordination, travel booking, expense reporting, and supporting special projects. The role also involves acting as a strategic partner to executives, planning team events, and coordinating interviews with the recruiting team. A key aspect is leveraging technology and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and streamline workflows. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of EA experience in a fast-paced tech environment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to exercise judgment and discretion. | — | 0 |
| Mid-Market Account Manager This role is for a Mid-Market Account Manager at Handshake, a company that has launched an AI data business. The Account Manager will be responsible for gross dollar retention and growth within their assigned book of business, focusing on renewals, expansion opportunities, upselling, and cross-selling. They will manage commercial relationships, lead value conversations, and build strategies to increase account penetration. The role requires experience in SaaS account management or customer success, a track record of quota attainment, and experience managing a portfolio of accounts. | — | 0 |
| Senior Payroll Accountant This role is for a Senior Payroll Accountant at Handshake, a company that operates within the AI economy. The accountant will be responsible for all payroll accounting and financial reporting globally, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of transactions. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciliations, managing payroll tax liabilities, benefits accruals, and supporting audits. The role requires hands-on Workday experience, a strong understanding of payroll accounting fundamentals, and experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system. Bonus points for international payroll experience and familiarity with stock compensation accounting. | — | 0 |
| Support Specialist, Contract This role is a contract Support Specialist for Handshake, a company that has launched Handshake AI. The role involves providing email and phone support to users, resolving technical issues, and improving the customer experience. While the company has an AI division, this specific role focuses on user support for the core platform, not direct AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| Federal Account Executive This role is for a Federal Account Executive at Handshake, a company that has a division called Handshake AI. The AE will be responsible for new business acquisition and growing existing federal agency customer accounts. This involves developing relationships, identifying opportunities, and driving the sales process from prospecting to close. The role requires familiarity with federal hiring needs, acquisition processes, and achieving revenue targets. While the company has an AI division, this specific role is focused on sales and account management within the federal sector. | — | 0 |
| Senior Director - Litigation & Employment Counsel This role is for a Senior Director - Litigation & Employment Counsel at Handshake, a company focused on the AI economy. The role involves managing litigation and employment risks, advising on legal questions related to the platform, and developing policies and compliance programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in litigation, employment law, and advising technology companies. | — | 0 |
| Enterprise Account Manager, EMEA Enterprise Account Manager for Handshake's EMEA market, focusing on driving renewals, upsells, and cross-sells for employer partners. This role involves owning the end-to-end relationship with enterprise accounts, acting as a strategic advisor on early talent strategy, and synthesizing customer feedback to shape product development. The position requires a background in early talent, campus recruiting, or HR/recruiting tech, with proven experience in Customer Success or Account Management managing enterprise accounts and commercial outcomes. | — | 0 |