About the position
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’re hiring a strategic, impact-driven Product Designer to help shape the next frontier of human data. You’ll play a key role in developing platforms used by real human experts to generate high-quality training and evaluation data for LLMs at top AI labs. You’ll design intuitive experiences that help experts onboard, complete training, contribute high-quality data, and get paid—while also supporting the internal tools and operations systems that scale these workflows. Your work will ensure these experiences are seamless, efficient, and built to scale, driving both product and operational excellence. Your work will help define how human expertise powers the next generation of AI—shaping product direction, scaling expert workflows, and accelerating progress in LLM research and performance.
Responsibilities
- Organize, craft, and iterate on large, strategic initiatives using data, research, and product thinking to form product vision.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ship and iterate on strategic, well-thought-out products.
- Raise the bar on culture, operations, and execution of design work, including product reasoning and systems thinking.
- Strengthen the overall product organization's ability to experiment, iterate, and learn.
Requirements
- Experience designing and shipping products that customers love.
- Ability to articulate the process from high-level strategy to pixel-level decision-making.
- Skill in integrating data, research, business goals, technical constraints, and customer needs into crafted solutions.
- Ability to iterate quickly, gather feedback, and use strategic reasoning to inform decisions.
- Strong design skills to bring clarity and simplicity to both process and product.
- Humble, kind, excited to learn, and curious about new technology and industry.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with AI.
Benefits
- Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
- 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks for non-birth giving parents.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGBTQ+ Coverage.
- Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000 stipend.
- Financial coaching through Origin.
- Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook.
- Monthly commuter stipend for office-based employees.
- Free lunch provided 5x a week in office.
- Free gym access in San Francisco office building.
- Referral bonus for bringing great talent to Handshake.
- Team outings throughout the year.
- 401k Match up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
- Flexible time off policy and 13 standardized holidays.
- $500 home office stipend for the first 3 months.
- Parental leave coaching and support provided by Parentaly.
- Lifestyle Savings Account with an annual stipend of $500.
