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Senior Data Scientist, Product Analytics

HandshakeSan Francisco, CAEngineering
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Salary
$175K – $205K
Job type
Full-time
Posted
29 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Handshake is seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Product Analytics to direct analytics for its Recruiting marketplace in San Francisco, CA. This hands-on position suits an experienced data professional ready to influence product direction, marketplace health, and strategic growth.

Role Overview

In this capacity, you will steer measurement and strategy concerning marketplace liquidity, pricing, and product-led growth. Working hand-in-hand with Product, Engineering, and Leadership teams, you will help shape the future of the platform. You will spearhead analytics strategy, domain metrics, and goal setting while championing AI-powered workflows within the analytics team.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with R&D leadership and cross-functional partners to define and evaluate marketplace health, growth, and pricing.
Design and execute experiments, covering test setup, tracking, interpretation, and strategic recommendations.
Work alongside the Relevance team to assess and benchmark machine learning models.
Perform thorough investigations into user funnels, cohorts, and behavioral patterns to discover actionable findings.
Partner with Analytics Engineering to establish reliable metrics and scalable data structures.
Design reports and dashboards that support rapid, data-backed decision making.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years working as a Product Analyst or Data Scientist influencing product strategy.
Advanced proficiency in SQL for examining large and intricate datasets.
Demonstrated expertise in A/B testing, experimentation, and statistical evaluation.
Background in collaborating alongside Product Managers and technical stakeholders.
Experience utilizing Python for analytics tasks, including pandas and Jupyter notebooks.
Exceptional business sense paired with the ability to turn complex data into strategic advice.
Strong communication skills tailored for technical and executive audiences.
High sense of ownership to independently manage ambiguous projects.

Nice to Have

Background in growth, pricing, or marketplace analytics.
Familiarity with benchmarking or evaluating machine learning models.
Knowledge of visualization and BI platforms such as Mode or Hex.
Passion for AI-first methodologies and accelerating decisions using AI tools.

Skills and Tools

SQL
Python (pandas, Jupyter notebooks)
A/B testing and experimentation platforms
BI and visualization software (such as Mode or Hex)

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $162,000 to $203,000 per year in USD. Full-time employees based in the United States receive a robust rewards package featuring equity ownership, a 401(k) match, financial coaching, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional perks include mental health support, a wellness stipend, a learning stipend, flexible paid time off, 15 holidays plus 2 flex days, internet and commuting allowances, and free lunch and gym access at the San Francisco office.

About the Company

Handshake operates a major career platform connecting students and employers, fostering a mission to launch all students' careers. The organization values community, growth, and providing comprehensive support for its team members.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page at joinhandshake.com/careers to submit an application for this role.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Data Scientist position?

The annual salary range for this full-time role is $162,000 to $203,000.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in San Francisco, CA, and is not a remote role.

How much experience is required to apply?

Applicants must have 5 or more years of experience as a Data Scientist or Product Analyst.

What technical skills are needed for the role?

The position requires expert-level SQL skills and experience with Python for analytics, such as pandas and Jupyter notebooks.

What benefits are provided for full-time US employees?

Handshake offers equity ownership, a 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid parental leave, learning and wellness stipends, flexible PTO, and office perks like free lunch and gym access.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Handshake careers page.

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