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
analytics Platform and Products Architecture and Infrastructure

Lead human-centered AI research focused on evaluating how AI systems reshape meaningful work through rigorous HCI and benchmarking methods.

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 for AI systems
  • Design evaluation frameworks for AI-mediated workflows
  • Run empirical studies including controlled experiments and field studies
  • Publish findings in top-tier conferences such as CHI
  • Build benchmarking infrastructure and AI-assisted research tools

Requirements

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

Additional Information

Location: San Francisco, California, United States, with remote work options available.

Compensation: $350,000 - $420,000 annually.