Senior Software Engineer, Handshake AI
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This job offer is presented to you through one of our partners. Click on "Show interest" to be redirected.Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.Your impactHandshake is building the future of human data for AI. We partner directly with top AI labs to power large language model (LLM) training and evaluation with high-quality, expert-generated data. As AI models become more sophisticated, the demand for specialized human input continues to grow—and Handshake is uniquely positioned to meet it. We power career platforms at 92% of the top U.S. universities, giving us direct access to verified expert talent across a wide range of domains.Our AI team is rapidly building a new generation of human data products—from expert annotation platforms to AI interviewers and seamless payout infrastructure—all designed to accelerate research and improve model performance.We've assembled a world-class team from YC, Notion, Scale, Coinbase, Palantir, and more, and we're working directly with many of the world's leading AI research labs. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team shaping the future of AI through better data, better tools, and better systems— for experts, by experts.We're growing our team and looking for Software Engineers to build high-impact products that support our Fellows in their work, ensuring they have the tools and infrastructure needed to drive AI innovation. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-growing space, working directly with leading AI labs and tech companies to develop solutions that enhance research workflows, model evaluation processes, and domain-specific AI applications. You will build critical features for products from the ground up, collaborating closely with product, design, and engineering teams to create seamless and effective experiences.Your roleDay-to-day work will feature regular collaboration on a cross-functional team with a designer, product manager and other engineers. You will also engage frequently with engineers, support, marketing and data analysts across the organization.Lead by example in maintaining a high standard of quality in your own work and in the feedback provided to peers in code review and architecture discussions.Lend your technical knowledge and experience to influence the team's roadmap and prioritization of innovation and operational health initiatives such as quality control and on-call.Provide mentorship to engineers and unblock and support your team to meet deliverables.Lead sizable individual projects and projects that require multiple engineers.Your experienceExperience as a full stack engineer with a focus on frontend, and are confident driving architectural decisions on both frontend and backend.Worked with ReactJS, Typescript and PostgreSQL.Thrive in a high-velocity environment and can execute quickly while maintaining high standards, adapting seamlessly as priorities shift and new challenges emerge.Demonstrate ownership-mentality and maintain a high degree of accountability for your work.Demonstrated success collaborating with partners in product, design and analytics to define, build, and ship great products and experiences.Experience leading large projects from idea to high quality delivery.Act with empathy when working with fellow engineers and coworkers, and enjoy providing mentorship and guidance to enable and support your team.Strive for individual and team growth, proactively seeking feedback and identifying areas of the code, processes or procedures that need improvement.Strong communicator and can articulate technical concepts and rationale to audiences of varying technical knowledge levels.Bonus areas of expertiseWorked on LLM products in production.Compensation range$200K-$240KCompensation and level will be based on experience. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.What we offerAt Handshake, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.Benefits below apply to US employees in full-time positions.Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks for non-birth parents.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGBTQ+ coverage, mental health resources, Employee Assistance Programs, and counseling support.Generous learning & development opportunities with an annual $2,000 stipend.Financial coaching through Origin.Monthly internet stipend and a new MacBook.Monthly commuter stipend for office travel.Free lunch 5x a week in all offices.Free gym access in San Francisco.Referral bonus for bringing talent to Handshake.
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime