Your impact

As an AI Tutor and Mathematics Specialist you will play a key role in training AI models to understand and generate mathematical content accurately. Using proprietary software you will review expert-annotated data and ensure that AI systems maintain precision across various mathematical domains. This role requires analytical problem-solving adaptability and a strong passion for AI-driven innovation in mathematics.

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 Handshakes primary business operations. The Contractors services are distinct and separate from the core business activities of Handshake.

Your role

• Use proprietary software to assess AI-generated mathematical content and provide expert feedback.
• Ensure mathematical accuracy and consistency in AI model training.
• Work with technical teams to refine annotation tools and methodologies for mathematical tasks.
• Evaluate AI-generated and human responses across diverse mathematical fields including algebra calculus statistics and discrete mathematics.
• Interpret analyze and review mathematical problems based on evolving guidelines.

Your experience

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field (either in progress or completed within the last 10 years).
• Proficiency in mathematical reasoning problem-solving and logical analysis.
• Strong research background with experience in formal and informal mathematical writing.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to make independent evaluations based on limited data.
• Passion for AI education and technology.

Bonus areas of expertise

• Research experience with published work in a reputable mathematics journal.
• Experience in AI-assisted education or tutoring.
• Teaching experience (professor lecturer or tutor in mathematics).
• Experience in technical writing academic publishing or mathematical communication.

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 growand 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 productsfrom expert annotation platforms to AI interviewers and seamless payout infrastructureall designed to accelerate research and improve model performance.

Weve assembled a world-class team from YC Notion Scale Coinbase Palantir and more and were working directly with many of the worlds 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 systemsfor experts by experts.

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