Audio Engineer - AI Trainer at Handshake

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for skilled Ardour users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with recording, editing, or mixing audio to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand audio tasks and professional production workflows.This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.

Who This Is For

This is a good fit if you're an experienced Ardour user who has worked in or around roles like:

Audio Engineer or Recording Engineer
Music Producer
Sound Designer

You should have solid experience with one or more of the following:

Recording, editing, or mixing audio using Ardour
Annotating or labeling audio assets
Working on audio projects following production briefs or session guidelines
Reviewing audio for quality, accuracy, or sonic consistency

What You'll Do

You'll use your experience with Ardour to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world audio engineering and music production workflows.No prior AI or technical experience is required.

Qualifications

We're looking for people who have:

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Ardour, whether through professional work or freelance projects
A working knowledge of audio engineering concepts and production workflows
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines

Work Model and Project Details

Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available

Application Process

Create a Handshake account
Upload your resume and verify your identity
Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
Start working and earning

Work Authorization

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.

Life at Handshake

Handshake is the college career network of the future, built to transform the recruiting experience for college students, career centers and employers. Our mission is to democratize access to opportunity: to help every college student find the right job for them, no matter where they go to school, what they're majoring in, or who they know.

We do this by connecting college students and young alumni to a comprehensive national network, all built on a fast, scalable, mobile infrastructure. Handshake's network gives students access to more career opportunities and insights, provides employers with more comprehensive and efficient access to talent, and gives colleges more tools to drive student engagement and increase student employment.

Launched in 2014, Handshake is the ultimate career network and recruiting platform for college students and young alumni. With 500+ U.S. universities, 9 million students and alumni, and 250,000 employers (including 100% of the Fortune 500), Handshake is designed to transform the recruiting experience for students, recruiters, and career centers.

Handshake, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, has raised $34 million in funding from Spark Capital, KPCB, Lightspeed Ventures, True Ventures, and Lowercase Capital. Read more about Handshake at www.joinhandshake.com.

Thrive Here & What We Value

Inclusive culture built on respect for all individuals

Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Flexible remote work options

HubBased Remote Working strategy

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and career development

Collaborative and innovative environment

Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process

Flexible time off policy for employees in fulltime positions

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage

Audio Engineer - AI Trainer