AI & Machine Learning Researcher

Up to $75/hrHandshake AIRemoteOpen to US residents

At a glance

You evaluate AI-generated content and give feedback to improve how AI understands computer science and AI/ML research and methodology, in flexible, hourly contract work alongside other commitments. You need deep expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence and computer science research.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • Posted Apr 25, 2026

About the role

Handshake is looking for computer science and AI/ML researchers to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your deep expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer science research to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand cutting-edge CS and AI/ML research and methodology. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.

Applicant countries
Open to US residents

This remote listing states no location restriction, so US residents can apply. Check the original listing for other requirements.

Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-04-25
Last checked

How this pay compares

Software engineering: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role Up to $75/hrTypical across platforms $65/hr

  • micro1$75/hr31 rolesMiddle half of roles: $65–$91/hr
  • Mercor$80/hr29 rolesMiddle half of roles: $65–$110/hr
  • Alignerr$63/hr132 rolesMiddle half of roles: $60–$75/hr

Based on 194 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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