Machine Learning Expert

Up to $75/hrHandshake AIRemoteOpen to US residents

At a glance

You evaluate AI-generated content on model architectures, optimization theory, statistical learning and technical problem-solving and give feedback that helps AI systems improve. Applicants must be Machine Learning PhDs; the work is flexible, hourly, project-based contract work.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • Posted Mar 10, 2025

About the role

Handshake is seeking Machine Learning PhDs to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional academic or full-time role. You'll apply your machine learning expertise to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI systems better understand model architectures, optimization theory, statistical learning, and technical problem-solving. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment.

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
2025-03-10
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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