Strategic Projects Lead

The role

You will own the execution of large-scale human data programs to power frontier AI model training and evaluation. You will lead expert Fellows and partner with frontier AI labs to manage scope and delivery.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end execution of multi-week to multi-month AI data programs
• Lead and coordinate hundreds to thousands of expert Fellows
• Design and adapt staffing models, incentives, and workflows
• Partner directly with frontier AI labs and senior stakeholders to shape scope and resolve issues

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical or analytical roles such as software engineering, data, analytics, or technical product
• A technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or similar and/or hands-on experience with coding (Python, SQL, or similar)
• Strong analytical and first-principles problem-solving skills applied to scaling operations
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including with senior customers
• High ownership mindset with pride in end-to-end accountability
• Curiosity and ability to quickly learn technical AI concepts and industry trends

Nice to have

• Experience managing large, distributed workforces or marketplaces
• Exposure to AI data, model evaluation, or technical services delivery
• Background in productOps, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting

Benefits

• Generous Equity Grant vested over 4 years
• Housing Bonus: 1.3 Lakhs spread throughout the first year
• Well Defined Performance Bonus ranging between 10 - 100% of base
• Medical Insurance Coverage
• Food credit for every in person day

About the company

Handshake powers 25 million job seekers, 1 million+ employers, and 1,600 educational institutions. Handshake AI works directly with frontier AI lab researchers to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and push the boundary of data.