Entry Level Growth Lead Jobs
New grad growth lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc, Humana, and Paylocity hiring at this level now.
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About Handshake
Handshake was founded on a simple belief that everyone deserves a path to a great career, regardless of where they went to school or who they know. Today, we power 25 million job seekers, 1 million+ employers, and 1,600 educational institutions.
In 2025, we started Handshake AI and built the fastest-growing AI data business in history. We work directly with frontier AI lab researchers to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and push the boundary of data. We’ve grown from $0 to ~$1B run rate and pay ~$60M to over 30K individuals every month.
Why join Handshake now:
Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
Partner hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world’s top educational institutions
Work together with engineers, scientists, operators, and more from Palantir, Meta, Scale AI, and former YC founders
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
About Handshake AI
Human data is the core infrastructure to AI advancement. Frontier AI labs currently improve model capabilities with various data-intensive post-training techniques. We believe that data spend for AI training will increase by 3-5x in the next few years and continue for much longer as models take on new domains. Handshake AI supports all of the frontier AI labs, working on their most complex data at the largest scale.
The Role
As Handshake AI rapidly expands in the generative AI space, we’re looking for a Senior Growth Operations Lead to architect and scale strategic growth initiatives that drive revenue, product adoption, and long-term market leadership. This role is both hands-on and highly strategic - you’ll lead cross-functional efforts to define and execute our growth roadmap. Your work will directly shape how students, employers, and institutions experience our next generation of AI-driven products.
Own and lead critical growth initiatives from strategy through execution, collaborating deeply with teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Go-to-Market.
Design and implement scalable growth systems, pipelines, and processes tailored to evolving customer needs and market demands.
Oversee and optimize the entire growth funnel - from acquisition to activation - for key generative AI products and experiments.
Synthesize insights across product usage, market dynamics, and operational performance to surface opportunities and drive prioritization.
Partner closely with Handshake AI’s leadership to shape strategic direction, define success metrics, and drive accountability across growth workstreams.
Solve ambiguous, high-priority challenges with a structured, data-driven approach - helping define what “great” looks like as we scale new products and markets.
You Have
5-7+ years of experience in growth, product, or operations.
A background in strategy- and operations-heavy environments such as marketplaces, logistics, or on-demand services.
Experience in Business Operations, Strategy, or Growth teams at a tech company.
Strong technical acumen, including the ability to perform data analysis using SQL or Python.
Educational or professional background in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related fields, with a strong grasp of turning data into actionable insights.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-first approach to testing and decision-making.
Familiarity with BI tools and methodologies (e.g., dashboards, KPI tracking, data visualization) to support operational and strategic decisions.
An entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with ambiguity, fast execution, and building from zero to one.
We Offer
Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported 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 & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses
Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
Compensation Range: $175K - $190K
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Who's Hiring
- Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc7
- Humana4
- Paylocity4
- Ramp3
- Google3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software33
- Healthcare & Medical Services21
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Retail6
- Artificial Intelligence6
Entry Level Growth Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level growth lead job?
Entry level growth lead roles reward candidates who can show hands-on results, even from class projects, internships, or personal experiments. Employers at this level look for familiarity with A/B testing, basic analytics tools, and funnel thinking. A portfolio that documents a campaign you ran or a growth metric you moved will stand out more than a generic resume at the junior stage.
Which companies hire entry level growth leads?
Companies hiring entry level growth leads right now include Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc, Humana, and Paylocity, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Startups and growth-stage technology companies tend to hire most actively at this level, since they need junior contributors who can move quickly and learn on the job.
Are there remote entry level growth lead jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are common at the junior level. About 34% of entry level growth lead openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates with flexibility on location will find more opportunities. Remote roles at this stage often still expect regular collaboration, so strong async communication skills help.
Are these new grad growth lead jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior growth lead roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or freelance work toward that threshold, or accepts a portfolio in place of a formal work history. Look for language like "junior," "associate," or "no experience required" as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level growth leads?
Entry Level growth lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors invest heavily in user acquisition and retention experiments, which creates consistent demand for junior growth contributors who can support data-driven campaigns from day one.