# Strategic Projects Associate at Handshake

- Company: Handshake
- What the company does: Backed by Kleiner Perkins and Lightspeed.
- Company website: http://www.joinhandshake.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Associate
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-29
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/handshake/8f8ed382-27c3-46d0-9c74-6293e9294cd4
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/handshake-strategic-projects-associate/

## About the role

Handshake is expanding into cutting-edge AI research and development. We're building a world-class network of expert Fellows — including PhDs, researchers, and specialists — who drive forward the next generation of AI through domain-specific applications, model evaluations, and specialized research. Our work is deeply rooted in Human Data — high-quality, human-labeled datasets that power the development and evaluation of frontier models.

## What they're looking for

- A recent graduate (or graduating soon) with a strong academic record
- You’ve completed internships in tech, consulting, banking, financial services, or startups
- A strategic thinker with strong analytical and organizational skills
- A self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building from the ground up
- An excellent communicator who can work effectively across teams and with external partners
- Proficient in productivity tools such as Google Sheets or Excel, Google Docs, and Google Drive for organizing and sharing information

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