Data Scientist – Handshake AI

Job overview

The Data Scientist – Handshake AI role is hybrid in San Francisco, CA. The stated annual compensation range is $135,000–$180,000. Handshake AI supports expert-labeled data collection at scale for AI companies training frontier models. The data scientist analyzes expert performance, task quality, throughput, and operational efficiency to inform product and operational decisions. The role builds metrics and analytics tools that help teams identify issues, improve workflows, and make informed decisions.

What you'll do

• Write advanced SQL to analyze large datasets
• define and maintain metrics for data quality, throughput, productivity, and efficiency
• partner with Product, Operations, and stakeholders on business and product questions
• analyze workflow and task improvements
• build dashboards, reporting, and self-service analytics
• identify and help resolve data gaps and quality issues
• translate ambiguous questions into actionable recommendations
• communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

handshake

data scientist

handshake ai

hybrid

san francisco ca

sql

product analytics

operational analytics

metrics and dashboards

ai data workflows

$135k–$180k/year

python

full-time

flexible pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching, medical, dental and vision, mental health support, wellness stipend, learning stipend, flexible PTO, holidays, and office-related perks.

Why this role

The posting seeks 3–5 years of relevant analytical experience and expert-level SQL. Python, experimentation, AI data workflows, data labeling, evaluation, and dbt experience are listed as additional strengths. Benefits described apply to full-time U.S. employees.

About the employer

Handshake is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.