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VP of Product, Handshake AI

HandshakeSan Francisco, CAProduct
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Salary
$340K – $380K
Job type
Full-time
Posted
14 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Handshake is hiring a VP of Product to lead product development for Handshake AI in San Francisco, CA. This pivotal role suits an experienced product leader ready to scale strategy and execution for a fast-growing career network and data platform.

Role Overview

Handshake AI powers expert-labeled data collection at scale, connecting domain experts with top AI organizations to train frontier models. As the VP of Product, the chosen leader owns the complete product strategy, roadmap, and execution for this division. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, this executive serves on the senior leadership team and collaborates closely with Engineering, Design, Operations, and Sales to drive rapid business scaling and platform evolution.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate and execute the overarching product strategy across multiple data modalities, operator platforms, and customer-facing surfaces.
Build, mentor, and expand a high-performing product organization, setting rigorous standards for craft and team development.
Bridge Engineering, Design, Operations, and GTM teams to ensure coherent priorities and scalable execution.
Make executive-level trade-offs regarding modality investments, platform capabilities, and resource allocation.
Define key success metrics covering revenue enablement, quality outcomes, and time-to-launch for new offerings.
Engage directly with foundational AI labs and enterprise clients to anticipate market trends and secure competitive advantage.
Scale the underlying platform architecture to support exponential growth without linear headcount increases.

Requirements

Twelve or more years of overall experience in product management.
At least four years in a senior product leadership role managing other product managers and managers, preferably within a high-growth startup environment.
Proven history of owning product strategy for rapidly expanding business lines and scaling organizational structures.
Strong operational intuition regarding internal platforms, operations teams, or complex two-sided marketplaces.
Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing product talent capable of tackling ambiguous, zero-to-one problem spaces.
Systems-thinking abilities to manage multi-modality, multi-stakeholder roadmaps effectively.
Comfort working through high ambiguity with decisive, data-informed action.
Exceptional executive communication skills tailored for C-suite executives, board members, and external partners.

Nice to Have

Background in human data, annotation or labeling, RLHF, or AI training data ecosystems.
Experience building or scaling marketplace, two-sided, or operator-facing platform businesses.
Previous tenure at a high-growth AI lab, data enterprise, or SaaS company experiencing hypergrowth.
Background in creating career, talent, or workforce development products.

Skills and Tools

Product Strategy and Vision
Executive-Level Prioritization
Two-Sided Marketplace Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Platform Scaling
Complex Roadmap Execution

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranging from $340,000 to $380,000 USD
Company equity
401(k) match and financial coaching
Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and parental coaching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside mental health support
$500 annual wellness stipend and $2,000 annual learning stipend
Internet and commuting support, plus free lunch and gym access at the San Francisco office
Flexible paid time off, 15 holidays, and 2 flex days
Team outings and employee referral bonuses

About the Company

Handshake serves as the career network for the AI economy, connecting 25 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, and 1 million employers with foundational AI labs. The company is experiencing rapid international expansion, driven by its critical role in powering career discovery, professional hiring, upskilling, and expert data collection for frontier artificial intelligence models.

How to Apply

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

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the VP of Product role?

The annual salary for this full-time position is between $340,000 and $380,000 USD.

Where is this position located?

This role is based in San Francisco, CA, with office amenities like a free gym and lunch provided.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 12+ years of experience in product management, including 4+ years as a senior product leader managing other PMs and managers.

Who does the VP of Product report to?

The VP of Product reports directly to the Chief Product Officer and sits on the senior leadership team.

What benefits are included for full-time US employees?

Benefits include company equity, a 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision coverage, parental leave, a $500 wellness stipend, a $2,000 learning stipend, flexible PTO, and 15 holidays.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Handshake careers page.

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