Software Engineer

Handshake • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in building the core experiences that help students find opportunities, spanning search, discovery, jobs, and job search.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally with consumer platforms or social apps.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript to deliver robust solutions.
• Strong product sense with a focus on building features that create real value for members.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) to optimize system performance.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate within a diverse team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI, chatbots, or conversational interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable systems powering search and discovery experiences across our platform.
• Build agentic AI experiences for students, including our conversational AI agent for resume help, job search, and interview prep.
• Work with OpenAI real-time APIs and agentic frameworks to deliver intelligent, conversational features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features that drive member value and engagement.
• Contribute to code reviews to maintain high code quality standards and mentor teammates to foster continuous learning.

Benefits

• Equity in a fast-growing company
• 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
• Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
• Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, wellness stipend
• Learning stipend, ongoing development
• Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
• Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
• Team outings & referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees