AI Tutor, Coding Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

Your Impact

As an AI Tutor, Coding Specialist, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of AI-assisted programming by evaluating and refining outputs from large language models (LLMs). You’ll apply your deep knowledge of software engineering, programming languages, and computer systems to ensure model-generated code is accurate, reliable, and educationally sound. This role sits at the intersection of AI, software development, and learning design—perfect for experienced engineers passionate about advancing cutting-edge technologies.

This is a remote, contract position with flexible time commitments. The services you provide are supplementary to Handshake’s core business operations but are vital to advancing our AI initiatives.

Your Role

• Evaluate, debug, and improve AI-generated code in a variety of programming languages including Python, Rust, JavaScript, C/C++, Java, and Go.

• Ensure code quality meets best practices for readability, performance, scalability, and correctness.

• Curate coding problems, write clean reference implementations, and annotate model outputs.

• Develop clear technical documentation to help models learn and replicate expert coding approaches.

• Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to identify code generation blind spots and annotation inconsistencies.

• Stay up-to-date with modern software development practices and emerging AI tooling.

Your Experience

• Advanced proficiency in English (written and verbal), especially for technical communication.

• Proficient in at least one major programming language (Python, Rust, JavaScript, C/C++, Java, or Go) with a strong foundation in software engineering principles.

Bonus Expertise

• 2+ years of professional experience in software development or systems engineering.

• Familiarity with key tools and environments: SQL, Kubernetes, Spark, Kafka, gRPC, AWS, and related systems.

• Contributions to open source or a strong profile on platforms like GitHub or StackOverflow.

• Background in computer science competitions (e.g., ICPC, Codeforces).

• Experience with prompt engineering or LLM-based development tools.

• Teaching, mentoring, or curriculum development experience in computer science or software engineering.

• Familiarity with AI model training pipelines or human-in-the-loop feedback systems.
  

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work evenings or weekends, depending on project needs.

• Adaptability to fast-paced, evolving workflows and guidelines.

• Personal device must support Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later.

• Reliable smartphone access for two-factor authentication and secure login.

Location & Work Expectations

• 100% Remote

• No visa sponsorship available

• Not hiring in Wyoming or Illinois at this time