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.
Currently tracking 23 active AI roles, down 48% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Content Producer - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated video content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of video editing tasks. The contractor will use their video editing software experience (Shotcut, OpenShot, Lightworks) to review AI responses for accuracy and relevance, acting as a quality gate for AI development. | Eval Gate | 5 |
| 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 hands-on experience with specific video editing software (OpenShot, Shotcut, Lightworks) and a working knowledge of video editing concepts. No prior AI experience is necessary, as the focus is on leveraging existing video editing skills to train AI models. | Data | 5 |
| Music Producer - 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 audio production software like Ardour, Audacity, or LMMS, and a working knowledge of audio engineering concepts. | Data | 5 |
| UI/UX Visual Designer - AI Trainer This role supports AI research by evaluating AI-generated visual content using Inkscape, providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of creative workflows. It requires Inkscape proficiency and graphic design experience, with no prior AI knowledge needed. It's a flexible, hourly contract position. | — | 5 |
| ParaView Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to computational science and HPC workflows, specifically using ParaView for scientific visualization and CFD post-processing. The specialist will provide feedback to improve AI understanding of these tasks. No prior AI experience is required, but strong ParaView and CFD knowledge is essential. | Data | 5 |
| SolveSpace Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to mechanical design and engineering workflows using SolveSpace. The specialist will create questions and review AI responses to improve AI's understanding of these tasks. This is a flexible, hourly contract position for experienced SolveSpace users. | Data | 5 |
| OpenShot Specialist - AI Trainer Contract role for experienced OpenShot users to evaluate AI-generated video content and provide feedback to improve AI understanding of video editing tasks. No prior AI experience required. | Data | 5 |
| BlenderBIM (Bonsai) Specialist - AI Trainer Contract role for BlenderBIM (Bonsai) users to support AI research by evaluating AI-generated content and providing feedback on BIM tasks and AEC data workflows. No prior AI experience required. | Data | 5 |
| FreeCAD BIM/IFC Specialist - AI Trainer Seeking experienced FreeCAD BIM/IFC users to provide feedback on AI-generated content for computational design and AEC workflows. This is a contract role focused on evaluating AI responses and creating tool-related questions. | Data | 5 |
| Qucs-S Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to RF circuit simulation using Qucs-S, providing feedback to improve AI understanding of RF engineering tasks and simulation workflows. It's a contract role for experienced Qucs-S users to support AI research by reviewing and annotating AI outputs. | Data | 5 |
| Shotcut Specialist - 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 Shotcut, color correction, and post-production workflows. No prior AI experience is necessary. | — | 5 |
| Ngspice Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated responses related to Ngspice and analog circuit design, providing feedback to improve AI understanding. It requires expertise in Ngspice and circuit simulation but no prior AI experience. | Eval Gate | 5 |
| Ardour Specialist - AI Trainer This role supports AI research by evaluating AI-generated audio content using expertise in Ardour, an audio software. It involves providing feedback on audio tasks and production workflows, with no prior AI experience required. The work is project-based, hourly, and remote for individuals with audio engineering, music production, or sound design backgrounds. | — | 5 |
| Audacity Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated audio content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of audio tasks and post-production workflows. It requires hands-on experience with Audacity for audio editing, podcast production, or voice-over recording, but no prior AI or technical experience is necessary. The work is project-based, flexible, and on an hourly contract basis. | — | 5 |
| LMMS Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated music content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of music production workflows. It requires hands-on experience with LMMS and music composition, with no prior AI technical experience needed. The work is project-based, hourly, and remote within the USA, suitable for independent contractors. | Post-train | 5 |
| Inkscape Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content and providing feedback to improve AI's understanding of visual tasks, specifically within the context of Inkscape and graphic design. It is an independent contractor position with flexible hours and requires no prior AI experience, focusing instead on user expertise with vector design tools. | — | 5 |
| Krita Specialist - AI Trainer Contract role for experienced Krita users to evaluate AI-generated visual content and provide feedback for AI research. Requires 3+ years of Krita experience and knowledge of digital illustration workflows. No prior AI experience needed. | Data | 5 |
| 3D Slicer Specialist - AI Trainer This role supports AI research by evaluating AI-generated content related to medical imaging segmentation and providing feedback. It requires extensive experience with 3D Slicer and medical imaging concepts, but no prior AI technical experience is necessary. The work is project-based, flexible, and remote. | Data | 5 |
| QGIS Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of GIS tasks and spatial data workflows. The specialist will use their QGIS expertise to create questions and review AI responses for accuracy and relevance. No prior AI experience is required, but a strong background in GIS and spatial data analysis is essential. | Data | 5 |
| Godot Specialist - AI Trainer This role involves evaluating AI-generated content related to Godot game development and providing feedback to improve AI understanding of game development tasks and engine workflows. It requires hands-on experience with Godot, GDScript, or interactive media, and involves annotating, labeling, and reviewing AI outputs for accuracy and relevance. No prior AI experience is necessary. | Data | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |