AI Tutor, Electrical Engineering Specialist (Contract), Handshake AI

Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Your impact

As an AI Tutor, Electrical Engineering Specialist, you’ll help refine the understanding and accuracy of AI models by reviewing and correcting outputs in topics spanning electrical circuits, signal processing, embedded systems, power systems, and electromagnetics. Your domain knowledge will help AI systems better interpret and respond to complex engineering queries with technical precision.

This is a contract remote position with variable time commitments. The services to be provided by the Contractor under this agreement are supplementary and not integral to the Handshake’s primary business operations. The Contractor’s services are distinct and separate from the core business activities of Handshake.

Your role

• Analyze and improve AI-generated content in electrical and electronic engineering domains.
• Evaluate model responses for accuracy in areas such as analog/digital circuits, control systems, communications, and microelectronics.
• Annotate and curate training data for electrical engineering-related LLM outputs.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify gaps, inaccuracies, or misleading content.
• Apply engineering judgment to ensure high-quality, consistent model outputs.

Your experience

• PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Alternatively, 3+ years of professional experience as an Electrical Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, or similar.
• Deep understanding of core electrical engineering principles, system design, and signal analysis.
• Ability to assess complex technical material and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong written communication skills—especially when explaining technical concepts clearly.
• Independent and detail-oriented, with strong decision-making skills.

Bonus areas of expertise

• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE), PCB design, or FPGA programming.
• Familiarity with control theory, power electronics, or IoT systems.
• Prior teaching, tutoring, or curriculum development in electrical engineering.
• Exposure to LLMs or AI-based educational tools.
• Participation in model evaluation or annotation workflows.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new skills and evolving requirements.
• Personal device must support Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later.
• Reliable access to a smartphone.

Location & Work Expectations

• Fully remote position.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• Not hiring in Wyoming or Illinois at this time.

Compensation range

• $40/hr - $70/hr

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About us

Handshake is building the future of human data for AI.

We partner directly with top AI labs to power large language model (LLM) training and evaluation with high-quality, expert-generated data. As AI models become more sophisticated, the demand for specialized human input continues to grow—and Handshake is uniquely positioned to meet it. We power career platforms at 92% of the top U.S. universities, giving us direct access to verified expert talent across a wide range of domains.

Our AI team is rapidly building a new generation of human data products—from expert annotation platforms to AI interviewers and seamless payout infrastructure—all designed to accelerate research and improve model performance.

We’ve assembled a world-class team from YC, Notion, Scale, Coinbase, Palantir, and more, and we’re working directly with many of the world’s leading AI research labs. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team shaping the future of AI through better data, better tools, and better systems—for experts, by experts.

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