As a Senior Software Engineer on our Content and Community team, you will enhance Handshake’s platform for students, job-seekers, and employers, contributing to user engagement and community building.

In Short

Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers.
Develop high-quality backend and frontend systems.
Contribute to product roadmaps and define priorities.
Drive architectural decisions for scalable systems.
Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration.
Experiment with hypotheses to optimize the platform.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.

Requirements

7+ years as a full-stack engineer.
Proficiency in backend technologies like Ruby on Rails, Go, Python, or Node.js.
Experience with frontend technologies like React, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
Experience designing scalable systems.
Ability to work effectively across teams.
Experience in developing user-facing features.
Experience mentoring junior engineers.
Strong technical communication skills.

Benefits

Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies.
$500 home office stipend.
$2,000 annual learning stipend.
Monthly internet stipend and a new MacBook.
Flexible time off policy.
401k match for US-based employees.
Free lunch provided twice a week.
Referral bonus for bringing talent to Handshake.

Handshake

Handshake is a leading career platform designed specifically for Gen Z, connecting over 17 million students, alumni, employers, and career educators. With a diverse network that includes nearly 1 million companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to startups, Handshake facilitates the recruitment of emerging talent. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and values diverse teams, believing they create better products. Handshake operates with a hybrid work model, allowing employees to collaborate in vibrant offices while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, and Berlin, Handshake prioritizes employee well-being through comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

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