Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Your impact

Handshake is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead our Product Analytics function. You will guide a team of Data Scientists to provide insights that drive data-informed decisions in the Product Development process. This role involves close collaboration with leads in Product Management, Design, Engineering, and Business Operations to develop and execute our analytics roadmap and strategy for our three-sided marketplace, serving students, employers, and universities.

Your role

• Lead, mentor, and empower a team of data scientists
• Oversee the team’s efforts in reporting, analytics, and experimentation for Product at Handshake
• Collaborate with Data, Product, and Engineering leaders to define a long-term vision for the Product Analytics team and translate it into actionable quarterly roadmaps
• Contribute directly to analytics work when needed, acting as a player-coach and thought partner to team members
• Partner with Product and Engineering Leadership to establish best practices and processes for Product Development with the goal of enabling product engineering teams to self serve for basic analytics tasks
• Shape the mission, technical direction, and culture of the Data Science and Analytics team
• Work with Relevance, Analytics Engineering, and Data Engineering teams on high-impact data projects

Your experience

• Prior experience as a data scientist or related function, including past experience in a managerial role
• Strong technical expertise in Product Analytics and statistical methodologies (A/B Testing)
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both leadership and operational levels
• Passion for developing and coaching team members
• Commitment to team members’ well-being
• Experience in creating and delivering long-term strategies, projects, and hiring plans.
• Expertise in SQL and Python
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, synthesis, advocacy, and evangelism

Compensation range

• $235,000 - $250,000/year

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For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About us

Handshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers - from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. In 2022 we announced our $200M Series F funding round. This Series F fundraise and valuation of $3.5B will fuel Handshake’s next phase of growth and propel our mission to help more people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.

When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look at Handshake. With our hybrid-work model, employees benefit from collaboration and shared team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work two days per week. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, London, and Berlin.

What we offer

At Handshake, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.

Benefits below apply to employees in full-time positions.

• 💰 Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
• 🍼 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents.
• 💝 Comprehensive medical, dental, and v