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ManagerFull-timeRustMachine LearningAIML
Salary Range
$129,200 - $174,800 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Handshake AI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their Research team. This role will own the execution backbone of research initiatives, translating goals into structured technical programs across Research, Engineering, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- →Own end-to-end program execution for Handshake AI Research initiatives
- →Translate research objectives into clear technical requirements and delivery plans
- →Serve as the primary execution lead bridging Research, Engineering, Operations, and external partners
- →Drive programs across data quality, evaluation frameworks, and post-training workflows
- →Manage timelines, risks, dependencies, and resourcing across multiple programs
- →Partner with engineering to ensure tooling supports scalable research execution
- →Collaborate with operations to design high-quality research pipelines
- →Track success metrics aligned with research OKRs and partner commitments
- →Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous process optimization
- →Communicate program status and outcomes to stakeholders
Requirements
- ✓Experience as a Technical Program Manager or equivalent
- ✓Strong technical foundation in machine learning systems, particularly LLMs
- ✓Experience translating research goals into executable programs
- ✓Familiarity with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation pipelines
- ✓Ability to manage ambiguity and align stakeholders
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Systems thinker with a bias toward execution and scalability
- ✓Comfort partnering with external organizations
Benefits
- ★Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
- ★Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
- ★Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
- ★Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, wellness stipend
- ★Growth: Learning stipend, ongoing development
- ★Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, free lunch/gym in SF office
- ★Time Off: Flexible PTO, holidays, winter ShakeBreak
- ★Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses
