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Salesforce

<div>To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
Job Category
Marketing &amp; Communications
Job Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn&rsquo;t a buzzword &mdash; it&rsquo;s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You&rsquo;re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Global Creative team within Marketing is responsible for our brand and marketing creative. From building brand awareness campaigns to designing experiences like Dreamforce, our multi-faceted team does it all. We are a collection of thinkers, makers, and doers whose sole purpose is to bring the brand to life across our incredible portfolio of work.
As a partner to cross-functional teams across the company, we tie our goals to our most important initiatives&mdash;driving toward shared KPIs, strategies, and processes to unify and push the brand and business forward.
About this role
Imagine if&hellip; creatives didn&rsquo;t have to say &ldquo;Imagine if&rdquo; when selling their work. Too often, ideas live flat in a keynote or a Figma file, requiring stakeholders to envision the final impact. We believe in transforming &ldquo;Imagine if&rdquo; into &ldquo;Watch this&rdquo; &mdash;because seeing is believing. And this role will help us to do just that.
Sitting at the intersection of design and technology, this role partners closely with our global creative leaders to transform conceptual ideas into inspiring, tangible experiences.In collaboration with the Design Lead - AI and Concepting, you&rsquo;ll bring vision to life&mdash;whether through motion, 3D environments, prototypes, or other immersive formats&mdash; helping to reimagine event experiences, jumpstarting advertising concepts, unlocking bold new ways to pitch ideas to our leaders, and more. If they can dream it, you can make it.
As a meticulous craftsperson, you&rsquo;ll bring an exceptional eye for animation detail, pacing, and narrative rhythm. You&rsquo;ll have a deep understanding of storytelling principles, cinematic language, and motion design systems&mdash; and the ability to translate brand principles into stories that move people emotionally and visually. Every frame you create will represent the best of us, but also push our brand into fresh, inspiring territories.
As a self-starter, you will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, can adapt to shifting priorities, and excel when faced with ambiguity. You&rsquo;ll be a proactive storyteller&mdash;someone who takes initiative, leans forward, and can deliver exceptional work with little direction.
This role is in-office in San Francisco 4 days a week.
What you will do
<ul><li>Bring creative concepts to life &mdash; transforming ideas into compelling visual and experiential outputs
</li><li>Partner with AI lead and creative leads to rapidly prototype, animate, and visualize concepts for internal and executive presentations, videos, and pitches
</li><li>Develop storytelling that pulls concept art off the page, building immersive experiences that inspire action
</li><li>Act as a bridge between creative ideation and technical execution, translating for both creative teams and business stakeholders
</li><li>Experiment with and implement AI-driven tools and techniques (Runway, Midjourney, etc.) to accelerate concept realization
</li><li>Support creative selling motions to executives and other stakeholders with polished, high-impact deliverables
</li><li>Create storyboards, animatics, and narrative frameworks that bring clarity and alignment to early-stage concepts
</li><li>Add motion to design across campaigns, videos, events, and product storytelling, ensuring consistency in style and tone
</li><li>Use animation to simplify, inspire and communicate ideas for exec audiences
</li><li>Collaborate with AI Design Lead and creative leads to align visual storytelling with original concepts
</li></ul>What experience you have
<ul><li>BA/BFA in Design, Art, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
</li><li>8+ years of creative experience in-house or agency, ideally within a design-forward, brand-driven environment
</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual design, storytelling, and execution across mediums (digital, motion, 3D, experiential)
</li><li>Proficiency in creative AI tools and emerging design technologies; Runway, Veo3 and Midjourney experience a plusMotion/film experience strongly preferred
</li><li>Exceptional ability to translate creative vision into visual/motion outputs that resonate with both creatives and executives
</li><li>Proven track record of rapid prototyping and creative problem-solving under tight timelines
</li><li>Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities
</li><li>Thrives in ambiguous situations, working with little direction while maintaining high quality
</li><li>Outstanding presentation and communication skills
</li><li>Strong background in animation principles and cinematic storytelling techniques
</li><li>Experience developing storyboards, scripts, and motion treatments to sell ideas before final execution
</li><li>Knowledge of sound design and music integration to enhance narrative impact
</li><li>Ability to adapt visual storytelling for different platforms and marketing initiatives
</li></ul>Why you are excited about this role
<ul><li>You thrive at the intersection of creativity and technology
</li><li>You love turning abstract ideas into visually stunning, tangible experiences
</li><li>You work well under pressure and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
</li><li>You take initiative and lean forward, even in moments of uncertainty
</li></ul>Why we are excited about you
<ul><li>You&rsquo;re an inspired, positive creative force who always brings fresh ideas to the table
</li><li>You have &ldquo;Yes, and&hellip;&rdquo; energy&mdash;pushing ideas forward rather than shutting them down
</li><li>You&rsquo;re a fast learner who can shift seamlessly between design, motion, and technical problem-solving
</li><li>You see constraints as creative opportunities
</li></ul>Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you&rsquo;ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we&rsquo;ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future &mdash; but to redefine what&rsquo;s possible &mdash; for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form .
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that&rsquo;s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications &ndash; without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $169,600 to $233,200.</div>

AI Animator & Storyteller

<div>To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
Job Category
Marketing &amp; Communications
Job Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn&rsquo;t a buzzword &mdash; it&rsquo;s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You&rsquo;re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Global Creative team within Marketing is responsible for our brand and marketing creative. From building brand awareness campaigns to designing experiences like Dreamforce, our multi-faceted team does it all. We are a collection of thinkers, makers, and doers whose sole purpose is to bring the brand to life across our incredible portfolio of work.
As a partner to cross-functional teams across the company, we tie our goals to our most important initiatives&mdash;driving toward shared KPIs, strategies, and processes to unify and push the brand and business forward.
About this role
Imagine if&hellip; creatives didn&rsquo;t have to say &ldquo;Imagine if&rdquo; when selling their work. Too often, ideas live flat in a keynote or a Figma file, requiring stakeholders to envision the final impact. We believe in transforming &ldquo;Imagine if&rdquo; into &ldquo;Watch this&rdquo; &mdash;because seeing is believing. And this role will help us to do just that.
Sitting at the intersection of design and technology, this role partners closely with our global creative leaders to transform conceptual ideas into inspiring, tangible experiences. In collaboration with the Animator Storyteller - AI, you&rsquo;ll bring vision to life&mdash;whether through motion, 3D environments, prototypes, or other immersive formats&mdash; helping to reimagine event experiences, jumpstarting advertising concepts, unlocking bold new ways to pitch ideas to our leaders, and more. If they can dream it, you can make it.
As a meticulous craftsperson, you&rsquo;ll bring an exceptional eye for design detail, a deep understanding of brand systems, and the ability to translate brand principles into every visual touchpoint&mdash;ensuring each asset not only represents the best of us, but also showcases our brand in fresh, inspiring ways that energize our marketing and brand engine. No matter how quick the turnaround, your work reflects the highest standards of design excellence and consistency.
As a self-starter, you will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, can adapt to shifting priorities, and excel when faced with ambiguity. You&rsquo;ll be a proactive self-starter&mdash;someone who takes initiative, leans forward, and can deliver exceptional work with little direction.
This role is in-office in San Francisco 4 days a week.
What you will do
<ul><li>Bring creative concepts to life &mdash; transforming ideas into compelling visual and experiential outputs
</li><li>Partner with AI lead and creative leads to rapidly prototype, animate, and visualize concepts for internal and executive presentations, videos, and pitches
</li><li>Develop storytelling that pulls concept art off the page, building immersive experiences that inspire action
</li><li>Act as a bridge between creative ideation and technical execution, translating for both creative teams and business stakeholders
</li><li>Experiment with and implement AI-driven tools and techniques (Runway, Midjourney, etc.) to accelerate concept realization
</li><li>Support creative selling motions to executives and other stakeholders with polished, high-impact deliverables
</li><li>Design across a wide range of mediums (web, social, email, print, environmental, presentations) with consistency and craft
</li><li>Translate abstract brand strategy into clear, beautiful visual design that resonates globally
</li><li>Collaborate with creative leads to create cohesive marketing executions
</li><li>Refine layouts, typography, color, and hierarchy in executions to ensure clarity, usability, and brand consistency across concepts
</li></ul>What experience you have
<ul><li>BA/BFA in Design, Art, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
</li><li>8+ years of creative experience in-house or agency, ideally within a design-forward, brand-driven environment
</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual design, storytelling, and execution across mediums (digital, motion, 3D, experiential)
</li><li>Deep expertise in core design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Keynote/PowerPoint)
</li><li>Proficiency in creative AI tools and emerging design technologies; Runway, Veo3 and Midjourney experience a plusMotion/film experience strongly preferred
</li><li>Exceptional ability to translate creative vision into visual/motion outputs that resonate with both creatives and executives
</li><li>Strong background in design and systems thinking
</li><li>Experience creating scalable design frameworks that empower global teams to deliver on-brand creative
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to design for both digital (web, email, social) and physical (print, environmental, event) formats
</li><li>Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices
</li><li>Track record of elevating creative work with meticulous attention to craft and detail
</li><li>Proven track record of rapid prototyping and creative problem-solving under tight timelines
</li><li>Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities
</li><li>Thrives in ambiguous situations, working with little direction while maintaining high quality
</li><li>Outstanding presentation and communication skills
</li></ul>Why you are excited about this role
<ul><li>You thrive at the intersection of creativity and technology
</li><li>You love turning abstract ideas into visually stunning, tangible experiences
</li><li>You work well under pressure and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
</li><li>You take initiative and lean forward, even in moments of uncertainty
</li></ul>Why we are excited about you
<ul><li>You&rsquo;re an inspired, positive creative force who always brings fresh ideas to the table
</li><li>You have &ldquo;Yes, and&hellip;&rdquo; energy&mdash;pushing ideas forward rather than shutting them down
</li><li>You&rsquo;re a fast learner who can shift seamlessly between design, motion, and technical problem-solving
</li><li>You see constraints as creative opportunities
</li></ul>Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you&rsquo;ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we&rsquo;ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future &mdash; but to redefine what&rsquo;s possible &mdash; for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form .
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that&rsquo;s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications &ndash; without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $169,600 to $233,200.</div>

Design Lead - AI Design & Concepting

Decagon

<div>About Decagon
Decagon is the leading conversational AI platform empowering every brand to deliver concierge customer experience. Our AI agents provide intelligent, human-like responses across chat, email, and voice, resolving millions of customer inquiries across every language and at any time.
Since coming out of stealth, Decagon has experienced rapid growth. We partner with industry leaders like Hertz, Eventbrite, Duolingo, Oura, Bilt, Curology, and Samsara to redefine customer experience at scale. We've raised over $200M from Bain Capital Ventures, Accel, a16z, BOND Capital, A*, Elad Gil, and notable angels such as the founders of Box, Airtable, Rippling, Okta, Lattice, and Klaviyo.
We&rsquo;re an in-office company, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and velocity. Our values&mdash;customers are everything, relentless momentum, winner&rsquo;s mindset, and stronger together&mdash;shape how we work and grow as a team.
About the Team
Over the past few years, development of LLMs has evolved at a rapid pace. It&rsquo;s not enough for our customers to just &ldquo;set it and forget it&rdquo; when it comes to AI software. Truly successful AI Agents require guidance and input throughout the development lifecycle.
About the Role
As part of the Strategy &amp; Operations team, you&rsquo;ll explore how people and AI can work together most effectively in real-world settings. Your mission will be to design, build, and optimize human-AI collaboration patterns that make frontier AI systems both practical and transformative for our customers.
This work spans research, design, and product strategy. You might:<ul><li>
Conduct field studies to understand how users interact with AI in their workflows</li><li>
Prototype new conversational and interaction patterns between humans and AI</li><li>
Run experiments and analyses to measure effectiveness and reliability</li><li>
Partner with Engineering and Product teams to translate insights into deployments that matter</li></ul>
Your findings will shape how Decagon deploys AI in mission-critical contexts and how we build toward the next generation of intelligent systems.
In this role, you will<ul><li>
Design and optimize enterprise-grade AI conversational experiences that map to real workflows and goals</li><li>
Conduct research and experimentation to uncover effective patterns of human-AI collaboration</li><li>
Run fast feedback loops with Engineering and Product to refine model behavior and features</li><li>
Translate user insights into actionable recommendations for AI deployment and roadmap planning</li><li>
Serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders on conversational AI design best practices</li></ul>
Your background looks something like this<ul><li>
4+ years of relevant experience (e.g., product manager, conversational designer, applied researcher, consultant, engagement manager, or founder)</li><li>
Strong ability to blend qualitative insight (user research, workflow mapping) with quantitative rigor (experimentation, data analysis)</li><li>
Technical fluency to understand and shape AI-driven interaction design</li><li>
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to bridge technical and business contexts</li><li>
Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where you define problems as much as you solve them</li></ul>
Even better<ul><li>
Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field &mdash; or equivalent experience</li><li>
Prior experience designing conversational systems, chatbots, or human-AI interaction frameworks</li><li>
Hands-on experience with frontier AI tools and deployment in enterprise or high-impact settings</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Medical, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>
Take what you need vacation policy</li><li>
Daily lunches, dinners and snacks in the office to keep you at your best</li></ul>
Compensation
$140K &ndash; $180K + Offers Equity
Compensation Range: $140K - $180K</div>

AI Conversational Designer

Handshake

<div>About Handshake AI
Handshake is building the career network for the AI economy. Our three-sided marketplace connects 18 million students and alumni, 1,500+ academic institutions across the U.S. and Europe, and 1 million employers to power how the next generation explores careers, builds skills, and gets hired.
Handshake AI is a human data labeling business that leverages the scale of the largest early career network. We work directly with the world&rsquo;s leading AI research labs to build a new generation of human data products. From PhDs in physics to undergrads fluent in LLMs, Handshake AI is the trusted partner for domain-specific data and evaluation at scale.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team shaping the future of AI through better data, better tools, and better systems&mdash;for experts, by experts.
Now&rsquo;s a great time to join Handshake. Here&rsquo;s why:<ul><li>
Leading the AI Career Revolution: Be part of the team redefining work in the AI economy for millions worldwide.</li><li>
Proven Market Demand: Deep employer partnerships across Fortune 500s and the world&rsquo;s leading AI research labs.</li><li>
World-Class Team: Leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, just to name a few.</li><li>
Capitalized &amp; Scaling: $3.5B valuation from top investors including Kleiner Perkins, True Ventures, Notable Capital, and more.</li></ul>
About the Role
We&rsquo;re expanding our team and seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of high-impact products that empower our Fellows in driving AI innovation. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-growing space, working directly with leading AI labs and tech companies to develop solutions that enhance research workflows, model evaluation processes, and domain-specific AI applications.
As an Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping technical direction, fostering engineering excellence, and ensuring your team delivers reliable, scalable, and user-centric solutions. You&rsquo;ll collaborate closely with product, design, and research stakeholders to prioritize work, unblock challenges, and drive execution.
Location: San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY | 5 days/week in-office<ul><li>
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, inclusion, and technical excellence.</li><li>
Partner with product and design teams to define roadmaps, scope projects, and deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with user needs.</li><li>
Drive technical architecture and decision-making, ensuring systems are scalable, maintainable, and performant.</li><li>
Mentor engineers across experience levels, supporting their growth through regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.</li><li>
Oversee day-to-day execution, ensuring high-quality code, effective reviews, and healthy team velocity.</li></ul>
Desired Capabilities<ul><li>
2&ndash;4+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (team lead, tech lead, or manager), in addition to prior experience as a hands-on engineer.</li><li>
Strong technical background in full-stack development, particularly with ReactJS, TypeScript, and backend technologies like Node.js or Python.</li><li>
Experience leading teams building end-user products with a focus on quality, usability, and performance.</li><li>
Solid understanding of system architecture, relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP).</li><li>
Proven track record of successfully shaping product direction and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, with an ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul> 
Extra Credit<ul><li>
Experience managing teams building AI or LLM-powered products.</li><li>
Familiarity with design systems and scalable frontend architecture.</li><li>
Deep focus on developer experience, tooling, and internal platform improvements.</li><li>
Passion for working on products that accelerate research and innovation.</li></ul>
Perks
Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported&mdash;and thrive at work and in life.
The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
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, $500 wellness stipend
Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
Remote &amp; Office: Stipends for home office setup, internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days, winter #ShakeBreak where our whole office closes for a week!
Connection: Team outings &amp; referral bonuses
Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
Compensation Range: $230K - $260K</div>

Engineering Manager, Handshake AI

Staffeagle llc

Job Title: AI Engineer / Developer Relations Location: San Francisco, CA (4 days on-site) Compensation: $180k&ndash;$220k + EquityAbout the RoleAs an AI Engineer / Developer Relations Specialist, your role will be to inspire developers by showcasing what&rsquo;s possible with our platform. You will:<ul><li>Build prototypes and examples for our Cookbook.</li><li>Develop experimental projects such as Fragments or AI Analyst.</li><li>Lead by example &mdash; creating projects that highlight the potential of our tools.</li></ul>This role calls for creativity, speed, and strong product sense. You&rsquo;ll work directly with users, take ownership of projects, and have the freedom to bring ideas from concept to launch, supported by a highly collaborative team.Must-Have Skills<ul><li>3+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on building AI products.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript SDKs.</li><li>Experience with Next.js for lightweight front-end/prototype development.</li><li>Hands-on experience with LLM-powered products and agent building.</li><li>Proven builder mindset &mdash; active GitHub, open source contributions, or notable side projects.</li><li>Prior startup experience (Seed, Series A, or Series B preferred).</li><li>Comfortable working directly with users and iterating quickly on feedback.</li><li>Thrives in fast-paced environments and taking projects from 0 &rarr; 1.</li><li>Excited about the latest trends in AI and developer tools.</li></ul>&#10060; Not a fit if your background is limited to traditional ML models or data pipelines without product-building experience.Job Type: Full-timePay: $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 per yearExperience:<ul><li>software engineering, focused on building AI products: 3 years (Required)</li><li>AI/LLM-powered products and agent building: 2 years (Required)</li><li>Python and TypeScript SDKs: 2 years (Required)</li><li>Next.js for front-end development: 2 years (Required)</li><li>startup: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

AI Engineer

<div>About Handshake AI
Handshake is building the career network for the AI economy. Our three-sided marketplace connects 18 million students and alumni, 1,500+ academic institutions across the U.S. and Europe, and 1 million employers to power how the next generation explores careers, builds skills, and gets hired.
Handshake AI is a human data labeling business that leverages the scale of the largest early career network. We work directly with the world&rsquo;s leading AI research labs to build a new generation of human data products. From PhDs in physics to undergrads fluent in LLMs, Handshake AI is the trusted partner for domain-specific data and evaluation at scale.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team shaping the future of AI through better data, better tools, and better systems&mdash;for experts, by experts.
Now&rsquo;s a great time to join Handshake. Here&rsquo;s why:<ul><li>
Leading the AI Career Revolution: Be part of the team redefining work in the AI economy for millions worldwide.</li><li>
Proven Market Demand: Deep employer partnerships across Fortune 500s and the world&rsquo;s leading AI research labs.</li><li>
World-Class Team: Leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, just to name a few.</li><li>
Capitalized &amp; Scaling: $3.5B valuation from top investors including Kleiner Perkins, True Ventures, Notable Capital, and more.</li></ul>
About the Role
As a Learning Designer - Forward Deploy, you will be the tactical expert who bridges the gap between our Operations teams and Fellow success. You'll operate in a fast-paced &quot;forward deployed&quot; model, working directly with Operators to rapidly create, deploy, and iterate on training solutions that ensure our Fellows can deliver the highest quality AI training data across diverse and evolving projects.
You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with Operations teams who are launching new projects, scaling existing ones, or troubleshooting quality issues. You'll need to understand project requirements deeply, identify training gaps instantly, and deploy targeted learning solutions within days. Your mission is to enable Operators to achieve their Fellow quality and throughput goals through exceptional training design and rapid deployment.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you will do</h3><ul><li>
Respond to urgent training requests within 24-48 hours by creating project-specific training collateral (playbooks, courses, assessments) and building self-serve resources that transition Operators from dependency to independent training creation</li><li>
Analyze learning needs and common errors to identify training gaps through investigation of Fellow mistakes, project quality issues, and Operator feedback to develop targeted interventions and scalable solutions</li><li>
Analyze performance data and iterate on training effectiveness by tracking Fellow quality metrics, completion rates, and satisfaction scores to continuously refine both Fellow training and Operator enablement strategies</li><li>
Enable Operators to develop coaching and learning capabilities by training them on instructional design principles, feedback techniques, and quality assessment methods that enhance their ability to support Fellow development</li><li>
Build scalable training infrastructure including template libraries, content design systems, and reusable frameworks that enable Operators to independently create quality training materials while maintaining consistency across projects</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Desired Capabilities</h3><ul><li>
5+ years of deep experience in instructional design and technical training content creation, with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into effective learning experiences</li><li>
Proven ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments where requirements may change frequently and projects launch with tight deadlines</li><li>
Background in AI or other STEM disciplines with the technical depth to understand AI training methodologies and their implications</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Extra Credit</h3><ul><li>
Enablement experience strongly preferred&mdash;experience in customer success, sales enablement, or technical consulting where you've had to rapidly upskill diverse audiences</li></ul>
Perks
Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported&mdash;and thrive at work and in life.
The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
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, $500 wellness stipend
Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
Remote &amp; Office: Stipends for home office setup, internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days, winter #ShakeBreak where our whole office closes for a week!
Connection: Team outings &amp; referral bonuses
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Compensation Range: $110K - $130K</div>

Learning Designer, Handshake AI

Perplexity

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 Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022 and growing rapidly as one of the world&rsquo;s leading AI platforms. Perplexity has raised over $1B in venture investment from some of the world&rsquo;s most visionary and successful leaders, including Elad Gil, Daniel Gross, Jeff Bezos, Accel, IVP, NEA, NVIDIA, Samsung, and many more. Our objective is to build accurate, trustworthy AI that powers decision-making for people and assistive AI wherever decisions are being made. Throughout human history, change and innovation have always been driven by curious people. Today, curious people use Perplexity to answer more than 780 million queries every month&ndash;a number that&rsquo;s growing rapidly for one simple reason: everyone can be curious.
 
 
 
 Special Projects is a team dedicated to building 0-1 products that redefine the future of search. Our mandate is to iterate fast, deliver high quality experiences, and reinvent the role of AI in search, social media, and personal computing.By joining the Special Projects team, you will be given extreme ownership to deliver new consumer experiences and transform how people search the web and find answers. You will be expected to own projects end to end, to ship fast, and work through obstacles.We are looking for a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our team to help reinvent the future of search and AI assistants. Our current stack is Python, Docker, Kubernetes, NextJS, and React. In this role, you'll work on various projects that combine bleeding edge AI, consumer apps, and multi-modal capabilities (text, voice, image, video).
 
 
 
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 Extreme ownership in delivering high quality customer experiences
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 Building new 0-1 products with high scale
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 Working closely with Special Projects, AI, and Data to ship novel products and capabilities to millions of users
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 Launching new features, experiments, campaigns, and partnerships with massive consumer companies in a fast-moving environment
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 Collect and analyze performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvements, optimizations, and new ways people are interacting with AI
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 Building delightful and data-proven user journeys for all types of consumer demographics
 
 
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 Experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, NextJS, and React
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 Familiarity with building with developer APIs and running through works in ambiguity
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 Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
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 Good quantitative understanding of data and experimentation
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 Experience running A/B tests with experimentations platforms (Eppo, StatSig)
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 A passion for shipping quality products
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 3+ years of industry experience
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 (Not required but ideal) previously founded and scaled a startup
 
 
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 The cash compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000.
 
 
 Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
 
 
 
 Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity
 
 
 may be part
 
 
 of the total compensation package.
 
 
 
 
 Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.
 
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Full Stack Software Engineer - Special Projects

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