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Growth Operations Lead (India)

HandshakeIndiaProduct
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
5 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Growth Operations Lead role at Handshake in India is a hybrid strategic and hands-on position responsible for architecting and scaling key growth initiatives to drive revenue and product adoption. This opportunity suits professionals with a background in tech growth, strategy, or operations who want to impact the global AI economy.

Role Overview

Handshake is seeking a Growth Operations Lead based in India to own strategic growth roadmaps end-to-end. This professional will design scalable systems and data-driven experiments to optimize the acquisition and activation funnel. The job requires close coordination with the San Francisco team, necessitating availability during core United States business hours. The successful candidate will build growth playbooks from zero to one while addressing ambiguous and high-priority challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of critical growth initiatives from initial strategy to execution by collaborating with Engineering, Product, GTM, and Operations teams.
Design and execute scalable growth systems alongside data-driven experiments that improve the user funnel.
Analyze product, operational, and market data to discover new opportunities and determine prioritization.
Collaborate with leadership to establish success metrics and maintain accountability across multiple growth workstreams.
Apply a structured, data-first mindset to build zero-to-one playbooks and systems during a period of rapid scaling.

Requirements

Three to four or more years of professional experience in growth, operations, product, or strategy within a fast-moving tech environment, preferably at an early-stage startup or high-growth company focusing on marketplaces, logistics, on-demand, or AI products.
Demonstrated history of managing growth initiatives from start to finish, including designing experiments with measurable results.
Advanced analytical capabilities utilizing SQL or Python, alongside experience with funnel metrics, BI tools, and KPI tracking.
Exceptional communication and problem-solving talents, with the capacity to operate independently and influence cross-functional peers without direct authority.
An entrepreneurial mindset focused on action, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to build systems from scratch.
A bachelor's degree is mandatory, with an engineering background strongly preferred, and an MBA or graduation from a top-20 university considered a plus.

Nice to Have

Background in launching or scaling business-to-business or business-to-consumer AI and machine learning products.
Acquaintance with technical go-to-market strategies, customer segmentation, or onboarding flows designed for developers.
Experience establishing scalable pods or systems from the ground up in high-growth companies with high standards for execution.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Business Intelligence (BI) tools
Funnel metrics and KPI tracking frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Generous equity grant subject to a four-year vesting schedule
Housing bonus totaling 1.3 Lakhs distributed across the first year
Defined performance bonus ranging between 10 percent and 100 percent of the base pay
Premium medical insurance coverage
Food credit provided for every in-person working day

About the Company

Handshake originated with the vision of providing everyone with a path to a successful career, independent of their school or network. The organization currently supports over twenty-five million job seekers, one million employers, and one thousand six hundred educational institutions. In 2025, the company launched Handshake AI to partner with frontier artificial intelligence lab researchers for evaluations, benchmarks, and data advancements. The business has scaled rapidly while distributing significant monthly payments to tens of thousands of individuals.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Handshake careers page to submit their application for the Growth Operations Lead position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQL

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Growth Operations Lead position located?

The role is based in India, but it requires close collaboration with the San Francisco team and availability during core United States business hours.

What level of experience is required for this role?

Candidates must have 3 to 4+ years of experience in growth, product, strategy, or operations at a fast-paced tech company or high-growth startup.

What technical skills are needed for the Growth Operations Lead?

Applicants need advanced data skills including SQL or Python, along with familiarity with BI tools, funnel metrics, and KPI tracking.

What benefits and bonuses are included with this position?

Perks include a generous equity grant, a housing bonus of 1.3 Lakhs distributed over the first year, a performance bonus between 10-100% of the base, premium medical insurance, and food credits for in-person days.

How should I apply for this job?

You can apply directly through the official Handshake careers website.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Handshake careers page.

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