AI Model Policy Trainer, Generalist (Seattle)
About this role
The AI Model Policy Trainer, Generalist position at Handshake in Seattle offers a unique opportunity to evaluate AI model behavior by turning complex guidelines into consistent decisions. This full-time onsite role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy analyzing nuanced edge cases and applying structured rubrics to emerging artificial intelligence technologies.
Role Overview
In this full-time W-2 position supported by TCWGlobal, the chosen professional evaluates user prompts, model responses, and conversation histories to classify behaviors according to specific customer policies. Team members tackle intricate cases where subtle differences in intent, context, or wording alter the correct category. The position requires navigating sensitive topics responsibly while collaborating with researchers, project leads, and fellow evaluators to maintain high calibration standards.
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Salary and Benefits
Compensation ranges from $30 to $85 per hour, with specific placement dependent on experience for this 40-hour weekly assignment. Benefits administered through TCWGlobal include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, pretax commuter benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match. Eligible workers also receive voluntary life, accident, and critical illness insurance, pet and wellness reimbursements, charitable matching, and employee discounts. Paid time off accrues from day one at one hour per 40 hours worked up to annual caps, accompanied by statutory sick leave and 13 paid holidays.
About the Company
Handshake connects millions of job seekers, thousands of educational institutions, and countless employers with the core belief that everyone deserves a pathway to a meaningful career regardless of background or network. Handshake AI collaborates directly with frontier artificial intelligence laboratory researchers to build evaluations, publish benchmarks, and enhance models through human expertise.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Handshake careers page to submit an application and review further instructions.
Questions candidates ask
What is the location and schedule for this role?
The position is onsite in Seattle, WA, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time for 40 hours per week.
Who is the direct employer for this position?
The employer of record is TCWGlobal, serving as a W-2 assignment supporting Handshake AI.
What is the hourly pay range?
The compensation rate spans from $30 to $85 per hour, with placement determined by individual experience.
Does this role involve viewing sensitive or disturbing material?
Yes, evaluations regularly involve sensitive subjects such as self-harm, violence, sexual content, emotional distress, abuse, and discrimination within structured professional frameworks.
What benefits are available to full-time employees?
Eligible workers receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, insurance options, wellness perks, accrued paid time off, and 13 paid holidays through TCWGlobal.