What you'll do
- Develop and maintain platform systems for user acquisition, onboarding, and identity infrastructure.
- Build and support fraud prevention systems to ensure platform integrity.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and senior engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Write high-quality code and implement robust testing strategies for reliable software.
- Participate in code reviews and learn from experienced engineers to accelerate technical growth.
What you should know
- Ideal for candidates with a backend-leaning full stack software engineering background and 2+ years experience.
- Opportunity to work on critical systems that influence user trust, identity, and fraud prevention at scale.
- The role offers mentorship and growth through collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
- Work environment is onsite in San Francisco with benefits supporting wellbeing, financial wellness, and family support.
- Candidates should be ready to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute to scalable infrastructure.
About the company
- Handshake is a leading career network focused on the AI economy, trusted by millions of users and top institutions.
- The company partners with Fortune 50 companies, top educational institutions, and foundational AI labs.
- Handshake is experiencing rapid growth, having tripled ARR in 2025, indicating strong market traction.
- Leadership includes talent from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, reflecting deep industry expertise.
- The company culture emphasizes impact, collaboration, and innovation in shaping global career evolution.
Key required skills
JavaPythonRubyAWS - cloud platformBackend development