
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...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Handshake is hiring a Software Engineer to build core experiences that help students find opportunities. You'll work with OpenAI real-time APIs and contribute to scalable systems. This position requires experience in software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for building impactful systems that enhance user experiences. You have experience in designing and implementing scalable systems, particularly in the context of search and discovery. Your background includes working with AI technologies, and you are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new features that drive engagement. You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high code quality through code reviews and best practices.
You have a strong understanding of AI frameworks and APIs, particularly those related to conversational AI. Your experience includes working with real-time APIs, and you are eager to leverage these technologies to create agentic experiences for users. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact on users' lives.
What you'll do
In this role, you will design and implement scalable systems that power search and discovery experiences across the Handshake platform. You will build agentic AI experiences for students, including a conversational AI agent that assists with resume help, job searches, and interview preparation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new features that enhance member value and engagement. Your contributions will include participating in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and collaborating with other engineers to maintain a robust development process.
What we offer
Handshake provides a supportive work environment with a focus on employee wellbeing, offering medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as mental health support and a wellness stipend. We encourage ongoing growth and development through a learning stipend and flexible PTO policies. Our San Francisco office features amenities such as free lunch and gym access, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Join us to shape the future of career discovery in the AI economy.
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