About this role
Role Overview
The Forward Deployed Engineer I position at Handshake is an in-office role based in Bengaluru, India, focused on building production software to support frontier AI labs. This opportunity is well-suited for professionals with at least three years of experience who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced technical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Nice to Have
Skills and Tools
Salary and Benefits
About the Company
Handshake powers millions of job seekers, educational institutions, and employers. The organization launched Handshake AI to build human data infrastructure for frontier AI labs, driving advancements in model capabilities through evaluations, benchmarks, and complex data solutions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Handshake careers page to submit an application for this position.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Where is this job located?
This is an in-office role located in Bengaluru, India.
How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
What core technical skills are needed?
Required skills include TypeScript, React, modern backend development, relational databases like PostgreSQL, APIs, and familiarity with AWS or GCP.
What are the perks and benefits offered?
Perks include a generous 4-year equity grant, a 1.3 Lakhs housing bonus during the first year, a performance bonus between 10% and 100% of base salary, medical insurance, and food credits for in-person work days.
Who will the employee collaborate with?
The role involves collaborating with local teammates in India as well as Engineering, Research, Product, and Operations teams in the US.