Computer Science Expert
- Platform
- Handshake
- Fit category
- Software engineering
- Remote/location
- Remote, part-time/flexible - U.S. work authorization requirements may apply
- Pay signal
- Advertised ceiling: Up to $75/hr depending on the project
- Eligibility signal
- Remote, work authorization mentioned
- Difficulty
- Selective
- Last reviewed
- Jul 2, 2026
What this role involves
Computer Science Expert is a current Handshake AI Fellowship role for doctoral-level computer science reasoning and AI response evaluation. The live page describes remote, asynchronous, project-based work with up to $75/hr depending on the project when matched to active projects. Project work includes developing computer-science prompts and evaluating LLM responses with doctoral-level judgment across technical concepts, research reasoning, and model explanation quality. Specialist AI Work reviewed the current role page and role-specific referral/apply path before showing an apply link.
Location / eligibility
Remote, work authorization mentioned. Listed location: Remote, part-time/flexible - U.S. work authorization requirements may apply. Some opportunities are country-, credential-, tax-, or work-authorization-specific. Check the current Handshake page before applying.
Handshake eligibility may be limited
Handshake AI Fellowship eligibility may depend on location and work authorization. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may be eligible; F-1 CPT/OPT may be eligible depending on current rules and approvals. STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, and H-4 without EAD may be unsupported. Check Handshake's current page before applying.
Requirements
- Current doctoral student, PhD graduate, or postdoc in Computer Science.
- Ability to participate in primarily asynchronous work with AI research partners.
- Ability to evaluate and explain computer science concepts more accurately than current AI systems.
- Review Handshake's current identity, tax, U.S. location, and work authorization requirements before applying.
Best for
- Computer science PhD students
- Computer science PhD graduates and postdocs
Skip this if...
- You cannot meet Handshake's current U.S. location or work authorization requirements.
- You need guaranteed matching, invite, acceptance, work, pay, hours, or project duration.
- You cannot verify the current Handshake role page before applying.
Application tips
- Prepare concise evidence of your research area, publications, teaching, or doctoral-level technical expertise.
- Expect project placement to depend on active Handshake project availability; matching, work, pay, hours, and duration are not guaranteed.
- If you are relying on F-1 CPT/OPT or another work authorization path, confirm eligibility with Handshake's current guidance and your school or advisor; STEM OPT is not supported where listed.
- Do not share confidential employer, university, platform, or assessment material as proof.
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