Software Engineer; Remote

Position: Software Engineer (Remote)
Opportunity Overview

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.

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.

Who This Is For

This opportunity is designed for professionals currently working (or recently working) in roles such as:

Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer

Backend, Frontend, or Full-Stack Engineer

Systems Engineer or Application Developer

This is not a traditional full-time role. You’ll apply once and, if qualified, be considered for part-time, project-based work as new projects become available.

What You’ll Do

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.

Qualifications

We’re looking for professionals with:

4+ years of professional software engineering experience (internships excluded)

Strong hands-on coding experience in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, Go, etc.)

Experience writing, reviewing, and debugging production-level code

Comfortable working independently and following detailed technical guidelines

Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

Application Process

Create a Handshake account

Upload your resume and verify your identity

Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects

Start working and earning

Work Model and Project Details

Status:
Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)

Location:

Fully remote

Schedule:

Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project

Duration:
The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they 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. xrlwcon STEM OPT is not
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.