Employer Handshake
Type Full Time
Arrangement Hybrid
Salary $350000 - $420000 / Annually
Seniority Senior
Sector Cross sector
Technical Data evaluation
Posted 31 Jan 2026
Deadline 1 Apr 2026
Platform and Products analytics assessment

Lead human-centered AI research focused on benchmarking, evaluation frameworks, and empirical studies of AI-mediated work.

Role Overview

Handshake is seeking an AI Research Scientist specializing in Human–AI Interaction to lead impactful research at the intersection of HCI and AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead research on jobs-to-be-done benchmarks and evaluation frameworks for AI-mediated workflows.
  • Design and run empirical studies, including controlled experiments and field studies.
  • Develop benchmarking infrastructure and LLM-powered copilots for task-level measurement.
  • Publish findings and open-source code in top-tier conferences such as CHI.

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent experience in HCI, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of academic or industry research experience post-PhD.
  • Strong publication record in top-tier HCI venues.
  • Expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and empirical evaluation.
  • Familiarity with LLM APIs, AI-assisted tools, and Python.

Additional Information

Location: San Francisco, California, United States, with remote work options available. Compensation ranges from $350,000 to $420,000 annually.