Design workflows and quality-control systems that improve task accuracy, throughput, and customer outcomes.
Develop performant full-stack features using Node.js/TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, GraphQL and tRPC..
Establish technical direction for complex projects, balancing speed, maintainability, reliability, and operational needs.
Partner with product, design, operations, and data teams to define requirements and ship impactful solutions.
Lead projects from initial concept through high-quality production delivery, including rollout, monitoring, and iteration.
Mentor engineers, raise the quality of code reviews and architecture discussions, and help unblock the team.
Improve engineering processes, testing practices, observability, and operational health across the squad.
YOU HAVE
6+ years of software engineering experience building and operating production systems.
Strong proficiency in Node.js, Typescript, React, PostgreSQL, and backend APIs.
Experience designing scalable, reliable software and making sound architectural tradeoffs.
A track record of owning complex projects from ambiguity through delivery.
Strong product judgment and an ability to connect technical decisions to customer and business outcomes.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical partners.
A quality mindset: you write maintainable code, test thoughtfully, debug deeply, and address root causes.
A collaborative leadership style, including experience mentoring engineers and elevating team practices.
Comfort working in a high-velocity environment where priorities and requirements evolve quickly.
BONUS POINTS
Experience building workflow, marketplace, operations, or internal-platform software.
Familiarity with AI/ML data pipelines, annotation systems, evaluation workflows, or human-in-the-loop products.
Experience working with distributed teams, expert networks, or high-volume operational processes.
Contributions to open source or a strong record of self-directed technical projects.
WE OFFER
Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life. Benefits for full-time US employees include:
Equity in a fast-growing company
401(k) match, competitive compensation, and financial coaching
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health support and a $500 wellness stipend
Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and parental coaching
$2,000 annual learning stipend
Flexible PTO, 15 holidays, and 2 flex days
Internet, commuting support, and free lunch and gym access in our San Francisco office
Team outings and referral bonuses
Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers http://joinhandshake.com/careers.
Why join Handshake now
Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
Partner hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world’s top educational institutions
Work together with engineers, scientists, operators, and more from Palantir, Meta, Scale AI, and former YC founders
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
