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 hiring a Principal Product Manager to help us deliver the AI and Data initiatives for our marketplace’s success. More than half of college students in the US have a profile on Handshake but they’re using the platform primarily as a transactional job board. In order to fully realize our mission and goals, we need to better engage students through content and community — and in this role, you will be critical to leading how data and AI can enable this, as well as broader marketplace dynamics. 

This role is a unique opportunity to help accelerate Handshake’s growth in a way that drives Handshake’s mission and our business. Ultimately, we believe Handshake can give every student access to the career-defining power of a supportive community and we need your help to make that happen!

You’ll be working closely with our world-class AI/ML team, and across our R&D org, to connect the dots between data and AI capabilities and product experiences for all Handshake users. You will drive marketplace metrics, while also accelerating greenfield AI-based features that leverage Gen AI technologies across multiple product surfaces (e.g., feed, notifications, job search). Your impact will include high-growth revenue streams through multi-channel Promotion strategies, bringing quality initiatives and state-of-the-art AI capabilities to life through new consumer experiences, and connecting the dots with multi-objective AI systems that provide value across our 3-sided marketplace. All while being mindful about making positive societal impact, including improving diversity, equity and inclusion in entry level recruiting

Your role

• Drive the development and implementation of AI-driven features and products using data insights.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, designers, and other product managers to create innovative solutions.
• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap with a focus on leveraging data and AI technologies.
• Utilize data analytics to gather insights, identify trends, and inform product decisions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and iterations.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for AI innovation.
• Advocate for data-driven decision-making and educate stakeholders on the potential of AI technologies.

Your experience

• Proven Experience: 6+ years of experience as a Product Manager, preferably with AI background in the technology industry. You have demonstrated success in delivering innovative products from concept to launch in data or AI. 
• Technical Background: You have strong technical acumen and the ability to understand and communicate complex AI-related technical concepts. Experience working closely with engineering teams to develop software products. 
• Strong analytical thinker. Can connect the dots, spot challenges and edge cases, integrate multiple considerations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate product vision, strategy, and requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a rapidly evolving industry and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and market conditions. 
• Experience launching and/or managing a consumer social product with 1M+ active users and are marketplace savvy — you understand different user types and can reason incentives in a marketplace to create successful products.

Bonus areas of expertise

• Deep Data and AI experience, either as a former engineer or product manager, comfortable applying the latest trends, techniques, and tools

Compensation range

• $185,000-$215,000

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 experi