Database Administrators - AI Trainer (Contract)

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Handshake is hiring Database Administrators - AI Trainers for a contract role. The job involves using professional database administration experience to develop AI model prompts, evaluate AI-generated content, and provide structured feedback to improve the AI's understanding of workplace tasks within the database management field. The position offers flexible, remote, and asynchronous work hours with project assignments based on availability.

Highlights

Evaluate and train AI models by reviewing output related to database administration tasks.
Develop prompts and assess AI responses to strengthen model accuracy.
Work remotely and asynchronously with flexible hours averaging 5-20 per week.
At least 4 years of professional database administration experience required.
Relevant experience includes database modifications, security implementations, software upgrades, user access specification, and testing database functionality.
Provide technical support and training related to databases.
Assist in planning and supervising system improvements and installations.
Develop data models and maintain data dictionaries to support AI training.
Work in partnership with leading AI labs on continuous AI projects.
Eligible candidates include those with CPT or OPT work authorization, excluding STEM OPT.

Database Administrators - AI Trainer (Contract) Full Description

Overview

Handshake is recruiting Database Administrator Professionals to contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research projectâbut thereâs no AI experience needed. In this program, youâll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your field of work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the modelâs understanding of your workplace tasks and language. The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.

Details

The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs
The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
Youâll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field
Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availabilityâif you apply now and canât work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.
The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models
- Modifying existing databases and database management systems or directing programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Planning, coordinating, and implementing security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification, or disclosure.
- Planning and installing upgrades of database management system software to enhance performance and stability.
- Specifying users and access levels for each database segment.
- Testing changes to database applications or systems to ensure functionality and data integrity.
- Testing programs or databases, correcting errors, and making necessary modifications.
- Training users and answering database-related questions.
- Providing technical support to junior staff or clients.
- Approving, scheduling, planning, and supervising the installation and testing of new products or system improvements, such as database upgrades.
- Developing standards and guidelines for software acquisition and data protection.
- Writing and coding logical and physical database descriptions, specifying identifiers to management systems, or directing others in this process.
- Developing data models describing data elements, relationships, and usage patterns using modeling tools or software.
- Selecting and entering codes to monitor database performance and create production databases.
- Identifying, evaluating, and recommending hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
- Reviewing procedures in database management system manuals and making appropriate updates or optimizations.
- Identifying and evaluating industry trends in database systems to advise management on emerging best practices.
- Reviewing workflow charts developed by programmer analysts to understand database tasks and record updates.
- Revising company data definitions as documented in the data dictionary.
Youâre able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

Application Process

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

Work authorization information

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 schoolâs 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.

Original Job Description

Overview

Details

The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs
The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
Youâll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field
Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availabilityâif you apply now and canât work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.
The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models
- Modifying existing databases and database management systems or directing programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Planning, coordinating, and implementing security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification, or disclosure.
- Planning and installing upgrades of database management system software to enhance performance and stability.
- Specifying users and access levels for each database segment.
- Testing changes to database applications or systems to ensure functionality and data integrity.
- Testing programs or databases, correcting errors, and making necessary modifications.
- Training users and answering database-related questions.
- Providing technical support to junior staff or clients.
- Approving, scheduling, planning, and supervising the installation and testing of new products or system improvements, such as database upgrades.
- Developing standards and guidelines for software acquisition and data protection.
- Writing and coding logical and physical database descriptions, specifying identifiers to management systems, or directing others in this process.
- Developing data models describing data elements, relationships, and usage patterns using modeling tools or software.
- Selecting and entering codes to monitor database performance and create production databases.
- Identifying, evaluating, and recommending hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
- Reviewing procedures in database management system manuals and making appropriate updates or optimizations.
- Identifying and evaluating industry trends in database systems to advise management on emerging best practices.
- Reviewing workflow charts developed by programmer analysts to understand database tasks and record updates.
- Revising company data definitions as documented in the data dictionary.
Youâre able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

Application Process

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

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