
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 Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to lead technical deployments for strategic customers in the AI economy. You'll work closely with AI labs and Fortune 500 partners to architect and scale solutions. This role requires strong technical leadership and customer engagement skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong technical background and experience in deploying complex solutions — you've worked at the intersection of engineering and customer engagement, ensuring that technical requirements are met while enhancing customer workflows. Your ability to navigate ambiguous environments and make sound judgments is key to your success in this role.
You thrive in fast-paced settings and are comfortable with the end-to-end lifecycle of deployments — from scoping requirements to architecting and building solutions. Your experience with high-impact projects has equipped you with the skills to drive significant improvements in model performance and customer satisfaction.
What you'll do
As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you will take ownership of high-impact deployments, working closely with leading AI labs and Fortune 500 partners. You will be responsible for scoping complex technical requirements and architecting solutions that directly improve customer workflows. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams to ensure that the solutions you build are scalable and effective.
You will engage directly with customers to understand their needs and challenges, translating those into actionable technical requirements. Your judgment will shape the approach to critical partnerships, and you will play a vital role in driving the success of these collaborations.
What we offer
Handshake provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with mental health support. We offer a $500 wellness stipend and a $2,000 learning stipend for ongoing development. Our office in San Francisco features free lunch and gym access, and we promote a flexible PTO policy along with 15 holidays and 2 flex days. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the AI economy while enjoying a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.
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