Handshake is expanding into AI research and development, building a world-class network of expert Fellows - PhDs, researchers, and subject matter specialists - who contribute to cutting-edge AI through specialized research, model evaluation, and domain-specific applications. We're looking for a Product Manager to develop our product strategy for managing and engaging with this expert network, ensuring Fellows have the requisite tools to be successful in their roles.
This role is a unique opportunity to build brand-new products within a broader organization, shaping a new initiative at Handshake while collaborating with design, operations, and partnerships teams to create a seamless and rewarding Fellow experience.
This will be at our San Francisco location and this team is traditionally in the office five days a week.
You’ll ensure that your squad has a cohesive and differentiated product strategy.
You’ll represent your squad and product area to executives, and translate company-wide strategies to your squad and into your roadmap.
You’ll inspire your team on the product vision.
You’ll hold your squads accountable to clear goals that ensure they are tracking effectively towards their strategy.
You’ll lead your team and stakeholders in prioritizing and collaborating on the roadmap while ensuring we have appropriate alignment with appropriate stakeholders.
You’ll work closely with other key leaders in the Era team (i.e. design, marketing, engineering, data, GTM) as well as leaders in other lines of businesses as needed to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
You thrive in a high-velocity environment and can execute quickly while maintaining high standards, adapting seamlessly as priorities shift and new challenges emerge.
You demonstrate ownership-mentality and maintain a high degree of accountability for your work.
You understand the needs of your customer better than anyone else and prioritize them everywhere, grounding your approach in data and research.
You think holistically across the different needs of AI labs and are able to build a product that meets these needs.
Strong systems and analytical thinker. Can connect the dots, spot challenges and edge cases, integrate multiple considerations.
Experience launching and managing strong workflow platforms in a constrained timeframe.
Expert at using data for tactical and strategic decisioning, goal setting, and iterating quickly.
PM experience leading the development and launch of net new, “zero to one” products
$200-$250K
For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Handshake is building the future of human data for AI.
We partner directly with top AI labs to power large language model (LLM) training and evaluation with high-quality, expert-generated data. As AI models become more sophisticated, the demand for specialized human input continues to grow—and Handshake is uniquely positioned to meet it. We power career platforms at 92% of the top U.S. universities, giving us direct access to verified expert talent across a wide range of domains.
Our AI team is rapidly building a new generation of human data products—from expert annotation platforms to AI interviewers and seamless payout infrastructure—all designed to accelerate research and improve model performance.
We’ve assembled a world-class team from YC, Notion, Scale, Coinbase, Palantir, and more, and we’re working directly with many of the world’s leading AI research labs. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team shaping the future of AI through better data, better tools, and better systems—for experts, by experts.
At Handshake, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.
Benefits below apply to US employees in full-time positions.
Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and counseling support.
Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000 stipend for you to grow your skills and career.
Financial coaching through Origin to help you through your financial journey.
Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook to allow you to do your best work.
Monthly commuter stipend for you to expense your travel to the office (for office-based employees).
Free lunch provided 5x a week.
️ Free gym access in San Francisco office building.
Referral bonus to reward you when you bring great talent to Handshake.
Team outings throughout the year to stay connected to each other.
401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
All full-time US-based Handshakers are eligible for our flexible time off policy to get out and see the world. In addition, we offer 13 standardized holidays, and 2 additional days of flexible holiday time off. Lastly, we have a Winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off.
Handshake offers $500 home office stipend for you to spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and comfortable workspace at home.
Family support: Parental leave coaching and support provided by Parentaly. We partner with Maven Clinic to provide a lifetime coverage up to $15K for expenses related to fertility and family forming!
Lifestyle Savings Account: We offer you an annual stipend of $500 to use for purchases such as fitness classes, gym memberships, work-from-home setup, and more.
Looking for more? Explore our mission, values and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
Handshake is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know during initial communications.
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