Senior Software Engineer

Role Summary

• •Lead large-scale projects end-to-end, from design to release, impacting core product surfaces.
• •Architect and build scalable full-stack systems including search, discovery, onboarding, and identity infrastructure.
• •Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and analysts to align technical solutions with business goals.
• •Mentor engineers and influence the team’s technical roadmap balancing innovation and operational excellence.
• •Take ownership of significant initiatives and contribute to organization-wide engineering best practices.

About the Company

• •Handshake is a career network for the AI economy connecting millions of workers, employers, and educational institutions.
• •The company is experiencing rapid growth, having tripled ARR in 2025 and serving Fortune 50 companies.
• •Leadership includes experienced professionals from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir.
• •Handshake emphasizes impact at global scale and collaboration with top AI labs and educational partners.
• •Offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on ownership, financial wellness, family support, and growth.

What You Should Know

• •This is a high-ownership, onsite role based in San Francisco requiring strong cross-functional collaboration.
• •Candidates should be comfortable balancing technical trade-offs with product and business priorities.
• •Opportunity to work on AI-powered tools and scalable consumer SaaS products with significant user impact.
• •The role demands mentorship skills and the ability to influence both technical and product roadmaps.
• •Applicants should be prepared for a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality, reliability, and operational health.

Key Required Skills