Data Scientist, Handshake AI

📋 Description

• • Join Handshake AI, a pioneering human data labeling business at the forefront of the AI economy, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
• • As a Data Scientist, you will be instrumental in supporting analytics, measurement, and operational insights for our cutting-edge human data training workflows, working with complex and dynamic datasets.
• • Your primary responsibility will involve leveraging expert-level SQL skills to dissect large, intricate datasets that capture crucial aspects of expert performance, task quality, and the overall AI training process.
• • You will be tasked with developing and maintaining a suite of core metrics designed to meticulously track data quality, operational throughput, and overall efficiency, providing essential visibility into our operations.
• • Collaborate closely with product managers, operations teams, and AI stakeholders to address high-impact questions, translating data into actionable strategies and insights.
• • Support the design and execution of experiments and analyses aimed at optimizing task design, enhancing data quality, and ultimately improving AI model outcomes.
• • Develop and maintain intuitive dashboards and comprehensive reporting mechanisms to facilitate rapid, informed decision-making across the organization.
• • Proactively identify data gaps or quality issues within our datasets and spearhead cross-functional initiatives to implement effective resolutions.
• • Embrace ambiguity by taking on complex, ill-defined problems and driving them through to clear, actionable conclusions, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
• • Contribute to the development of a new generation of human data products by partnering with world-leading AI research labs, providing domain-specific data and evaluation at scale.
• • Immerse yourself in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your contributions directly impact the trajectory of AI development and the career pathways of millions of students and professionals.
• • This role offers significant ownership, direct exposure to frontier AI work, and a substantial growth trajectory for individuals who demonstrate strong execution and a proactive approach.
• • You will be working with a world-class team, drawing on expertise from leading organizations such as Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
• • Be part of a company that has achieved a $3.5B valuation, backed by top-tier investors like Kleiner Perkins, True Ventures, and Notable Capital, signifying strong market validation and growth potential.
• • Contribute to Handshake's mission of building the premier career network for the AI economy, connecting students, academic institutions, and employers to redefine how the next generation explores careers, builds skills, and secures employment.
• • Analyze the performance of human data labelers, identifying trends, areas for improvement, and best practices to ensure the highest quality data output.
• • Develop predictive models or analytical frameworks to forecast data labeling needs, resource allocation, and potential bottlenecks in the training pipeline.
• • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our data labeling platforms and tools by providing data-driven feedback and insights.
• • Understand and articulate the nuances of different data types and labeling tasks, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data collection and annotation.
• • Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• • Drive a culture of data-informed decision-making throughout the Handshake AI team, empowering colleagues with the insights they need to succeed.
• • This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic startup environment, possesses a strong analytical toolkit, and is passionate about the intersection of data, AI, and human expertise.