Music Expert
Handshake
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
Overview
Handshake is recruiting exceptional music experts who have completed a degree in Music, Music Theory, or Music Composition to join our AI research community. Music should be part of your every day - whether you're a music professor, composer, producer, or a writer about music. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The Handshake AI Fellowship program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by domain.
About Handshake AI
About Handshake AI
Details
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. for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.
Handshake is recruiting exceptional music experts who have completed a degree in Music, Music Theory, or Music Composition to join our AI research community. Music should be part of your every day - whether you're a music professor, composer, producer, or a writer about music. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The Handshake AI Fellowship program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by domain.
About Handshake AI
About Handshake AI
Details
- The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
- Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with no minimum commitment to hours.
- Project work includes and is not limited to developing domain-specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
- Dedicate time researching topics that are interesting to you, with the assistance of AI.
- Learn new skills while contributing to the changing world of AI across various disciplines.
- Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.
- Doctoral students and graduates (including those currently enrolled or in postdoctoral positions) in Music, Music Theory, Music Composition or related field of study. Master's degrees may be eligible for some projects.
- Able to participate in primarily asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.
- Believe your expertise can outmatch current AI systems in understanding and explaining key concepts in your field.
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. for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.