Generalist - AI Trainer
Handshake · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $20,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Remote AI Trainer role for students and grads.
- Test and improve Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Collaborate with leading AI research labs.
- Flexible, no minimum commitment required.
- Paid opportunity to shape AI's future.
About the role
About the Role: AI Trainer at Handshake
Handshake is looking for motivated students and recent graduates with Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degrees to join our remote AI Trainer program. You will collaborate with top AI labs to test and improve Large Language Models (LLMs), applying your academic knowledge and general skills. All academic backgrounds are welcome.
Program Details: AI Fellowship
The Handshake AI Fellowship is a year-round program with varying project availability. You will work independently on short-term AI training projects remotely, with no minimum hour commitment. No prior expertise is needed; just a keen eye for detail. A brief training and a single assessment will precede your project work. This is a paid opportunity to learn how AI models are trained at leading labs, gain valuable experience, and build confidence for an AI-driven job market.
Qualifications for AI Trainer:
- Current students pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree, or recent graduates with these degrees.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in following instructions.
- Comfortable working in an asynchronous, remote environment.
- Belief in your ability to challenge advanced AI systems with your knowledge and reasoning.
- Note: Candidates requiring work authorization are not eligible at this time.
Key skills/competency:
- AI Trainer
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- AI Training
- Remote Work
- Attention to Detail
- Asynchronous Collaboration
- AI Labs
- LLM Testing
- AI Fellowship
- Data Annotation
Skills & topics
- AI Trainer
- LLM
- AI
- Remote
- Student
- Graduate
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Tech
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight attention to detail, academic background, and any experience with remote or independent work.
- Ace the assessment: Prepare thoroughly for the provided training and assessment to demonstrate your ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Emphasize your reasoning abilities and how you can identify and challenge AI system limitations.
- Express interest in AI: Clearly articulate your motivation for contributing to AI development and learning about LLM training.
Technical preparation
Review LLM basics and AI training concepts.,Practice following complex instructions precisely.,Develop critical thinking for AI evaluation.,Familiarize yourself with remote work tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you followed complex instructions.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,How would you challenge an AI system?,Why are you interested in AI development?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Handshake AI Fellowship program?
- The Handshake AI Fellowship is a remote program where students and recent graduates test and help improve Large Language Models (LLMs) for top AI labs. It's a paid opportunity to gain experience in the AI field.
- What qualifications are needed to become an AI Trainer at Handshake?
- You need to be a current student or recent graduate (Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree). Key traits include exceptional attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and comfort with remote, asynchronous work. No specific AI expertise is required.
- Is this a full-time or part-time role as an AI Trainer?
- This role is project-based with no minimum hour commitment, offering flexibility. It's suitable for individuals looking for short-term, independent work that can be done remotely.
- What kind of training is provided for the AI Trainer role?
- Handshake provides a brief training session to prepare you for the tasks involved in testing and training LLMs. You will also need to pass a single assessment before starting projects.
- Can international students apply for the AI Trainer position?
- Unfortunately, candidates who require work authorization are not eligible to participate in the Handshake AI Fellowship program at this time.
- How does the AI Trainer role help in career development?
- By working with frontier AI labs, you gain practical experience in LLM training and testing. This experience builds skills and confidence, preparing you for an AI-driven job market and potentially leading to more project opportunities.
- What is the work arrangement for the AI Trainer position?
- The AI Trainer position is fully remote, allowing you to work independently from your own location.
- What are the main responsibilities of an AI Trainer?
- As an AI Trainer, your main responsibility is to test Large Language Models (LLMs) by following detailed instructions to identify areas for improvement. This requires a high degree of attention to detail and analytical reasoning.