Handshake

Senior UX Researcher, Handshake Al

San Francisco, CA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago

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About the role

As Al 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.
We're hiring a strategic, impact-driven UX Researcher to help shape the next frontier of human data.

In this role, you'll support the development of platforms used by real human experts to generate data for LLMs at top Al labs.
Track and measure user sentiment, usability, and efficiency across systems to drive continuous improvement
Extract insights qualitative research and product analytics to inform design and strategy
Deliver rapid, actionable insights that improve fellow experience, product quality, and operational performance
Recruit participants independently and manage logistics with minimal overhead
Produce clear, timely research deliverables and maintain a centralized repository of insights and recommendations
Deliver actionable insights that directly impact product improvements
Build deep partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders to align research with strategic goals
Champion evidence-based, user-centered practices across product, engineering, design, and operations
Prioritize your own research initiatives with design operations and design leadership input

Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs, including product analytics, to tell a compelling user story
Strong understanding of Al systems, LLM development workflows, and the role of human-in-the-loop data in model training and evaluation

Demonstrated experience leading UX research for complex, high-impact platforms-ideally across both consumer-facing and internal operations tools

Plan and run evaluative and generative research throughout the product lifecycle-from early concepts to live tools

💰 Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life.
The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
🎯 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, $500 wellness stipend
📚 Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
🏝 Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers http://joinhandshake.com/careers. http://joinhandshake.com/careers.Your
Partner hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world's top educational institutions
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
💻 Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office

Handshake was founded on a simple belief that everyone deserves a path to a great career, regardless of where they went to school or who they know.
Today, we power 25 million job seekers, 1 million+ employers, and 1,600 educational institutions.
In 2025, we started Handshake AI and built the fastest-growing AI data business in history.
We work directly with frontier AI lab researchers to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and push the boundary of data.
We've grown from $0 to ~$1B run rate and pay ~$60M to over 30K individuals every month.
Team outings & referral bonuses

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