Handshake

AI Tutor, Electrical Engineering Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Education Technology, Electrical EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or have at least 3 years of professional experience as an Electrical Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, or similar. A deep understanding of core electrical engineering principles, system design, and signal analysis is essential, along with the ability to assess complex technical material and provide constructive feedback. Strong written communication skills for explaining technical concepts clearly, independent and detail-oriented work habits, and strong decision-making skills are also required. Familiarity with simulation tools, PCB design, FPGA programming, control theory, power electronics, IoT systems, teaching, tutoring, or curriculum development in electrical engineering, and prior exposure to LLMs or AI-based educational tools are considered bonus areas of expertise. Candidates must have a personal device supporting Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later and reliable access to a smartphone. Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed is also a requirement.

Responsibilities

The AI Tutor, Electrical Engineering Specialist will analyze and improve AI-generated content in electrical and electronic engineering domains, evaluating model responses for accuracy in areas such as analog/digital circuits, control systems, communications, and microelectronics. Responsibilities include annotating and curating training data for electrical engineering-related LLM outputs, collaborating with technical teams to identify gaps, inaccuracies, or misleading content, and applying engineering judgment to ensure high-quality, consistent model outputs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Electrical Circuits
Signal Processing
Embedded Systems
Power Systems
Electromagnetics
Analog Circuits
Digital Circuits
Control Systems
Communications
Microelectronics
LLM
SPICE
PCB Design
FPGA Programming
Power Electronics
IoT Systems
Technical Writing
Data Curation

Handshake

Connects students with job opportunities

About Handshake

Handshake connects college students with job and internship opportunities through its platform. It serves over 15 million students, 1,500 universities, and 900,000 employers, focusing on early career recruitment. The platform allows universities to provide students access to job listings, career fairs, and recruitment events, while employers can post job openings and manage recruitment processes. Handshake's user-friendly interface helps students organize their job search and offers insights like company reviews. The company prioritizes data privacy and security, ensuring compliance with regulations like FERPA. Handshake aims to bridge the gap between students and employers, facilitating early career opportunities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$422.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

💰Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
🍼16 Weeks of paid parental leave
💝Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
💻Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend
📚Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/2k€ stipend
🏦401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
🏝PTO

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fizz target Handshake's demographic with financial products.
Intuit's collaboration may draw students away from Handshake.
AI-driven skills demand may reduce engagement with Handshake.

Differentiation

Handshake connects over 15 million students with 900,000 employers.
The platform offers a user-friendly interface for job and internship applications.
Handshake ensures data privacy, complying with regulations like FERPA.

Upsides

Handshake's new social media-like interface boosts user engagement.
Growing student loan repayment benefits attract more employers to Handshake.
Demand for skills-based workforce aligns with Handshake's mission.

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