About this role
Handshake is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to join its engineering team in Bengaluru, India. This full-time, in-office role suits an experienced software professional with a passion for customer-facing technical delivery and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Role Overview
In this position, the engineer acts as the primary technical bridge between Handshake and frontier AI labs. The role focuses on taking ownership of the full lifecycle for customer deployments, from initial requirements gathering to building, scaling, and architecting production systems that boost model performance and user workflows. Professionals collaborate with cross-functional teams in both India and the United States, driving engineering solutions for strategic enterprise partners.
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About the Company
Handshake powers millions of job seekers, educational institutions, and employers globally, creating pathways to great careers. Building upon this mission, Handshake AI works directly with frontier AI researchers to supply essential human data infrastructure for model advancement and training.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Handshake careers page to submit an application for this Bengaluru-based position.
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Where is this job located?
This role is based in Bengaluru, India, and is an in-office position.
How many years of experience are required?
Applicants must have 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
What technical skills are needed for the role?
Key requirements include strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, modern backend architectures, relational databases like PostgreSQL, and experience with AWS or GCP.
What benefits and perks are included?
Perks include a generous equity grant, a 1.3 Lakh housing bonus in the first year, a performance bonus between 10% and 100% of the base, medical insurance, and daily food credits for in-person days.
Who will the engineer collaborate with?
The engineer will partner directly with frontier AI labs and collaborate with global engineering, product, research, and operations teams in India and the US.