
About Handshake
Empowering Gen Z to build their careers
Key Highlights
- Valued at $3.5B with $434M raised in funding
- Over 17 million active users and 650K employers
- Headquartered in San Francisco's Financial District
- Offers a six-week paid sabbatical every four years
Handshake is a leading career platform designed specifically for Gen Z, connecting over 17 million active users with more than 650,000 employers, including major companies like Google and Nike. Headquartered in the Financial District of San Francisco, Handshake has raised $434 million in funding, ac...
🎁 Benefits
Handshake offers flexible time off with no waiting period, a six-week paid sabbatical after six years of employment, and two days of volunteer time of...
🌟 Culture
Handshake fosters a student-first culture focused on eliminating inequality in hiring. The founders' commitment to fairness drives the platform's miss...
Overview
Handshake is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with AI labs, addressing technical challenges and deploying impactful solutions. This role requires strong engineering skills and customer engagement.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong engineering background and experience working directly with customers to understand their technical challenges. You thrive in ambiguous environments and can quickly iterate on solutions based on real-world feedback. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders sets you apart. You are passionate about the intersection of technology and customer impact, and you enjoy shaping the deployment process to ensure success.
Desirable
Experience in AI or machine learning environments is a plus, as is familiarity with deployment processes in fast-paced settings. You are adaptable and eager to learn, ready to tackle new challenges as they arise.
What you'll do
As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Handshake, you will engage directly with leading AI labs to identify their most pressing technical challenges. You will design and deploy solutions that enhance their workflows and improve model performance. Your role will involve working across the technology stack, ensuring that you can deliver effective solutions quickly. You will iterate on your designs based on customer feedback, making adjustments to meet their evolving needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend deep engineering work with direct customer engagement, allowing you to influence both the 'what' and the 'how' of critical deployments.
What we offer
Handshake provides a dynamic work environment where you can shape the future of careers in the AI economy. We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a wellness stipend. You will have access to a learning stipend for ongoing development and flexible PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Our office in San Francisco provides a collaborative space with free lunch and gym access, fostering a strong team culture. Join us to make a real impact in the AI landscape and grow your career alongside industry leaders.
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