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Data Scientist, Handshake AI

Handshake· Engineering
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San Francisco, CA$135k - $180kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Data Scientist role focusing on analytics, measurement, and operational insights across human data training workflows. Hands-on with ownership, partnering with product and operations to drive data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Write advanced SQL to analyze large, complex datasets related to expert performance, task quality, and operational workflows.
  • Define, build, and maintain core metrics that measure data quality, throughput, productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with Product, Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to answer high-impact business and product questions.
  • Conduct analyses that inform workflow design, task improvements, and operational decision-making.
  • Build dashboards, reporting, and self-serve analytics that enable fast, informed decisions.
  • Identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and quality issues, then partner with relevant teams to resolve them.
  • Translate ambiguous business questions into clear analyses and actionable recommendations.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in Data Science, Product Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related analytical role.
  • Expert-level SQL skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
  • Strong analytical judgment and comfort working with imperfect, real-world data.
  • Experience defining metrics and using data to influence product or business decisions.
  • High ownership mindset and ability to independently drive complex work forward.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort partnering cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Required:SQLData analysisMetrics definitionCommunication
Nice to have:Python (extra credit)

Benefits

  • Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
  • Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
  • Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
  • Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, wellness stipend
  • Growth: Learning stipend, ongoing development
  • Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
  • Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
  • Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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