About this role
Role Overview
The Senior Forward Deployed Engineer role at Handshake is a full-time position based out of the company office in Sofia, Bulgaria, requiring six or more years of professional software engineering experience. This opportunity is well-suited for a strong engineer who wants to solve complex problems, partner with frontier AI labs, and guide critical technical decisions within a fast-growing business.
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Requirements
Nice to Have
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Salary and Benefits
About the Company
Handshake powers millions of job seekers, thousands of educational institutions, and a vast network of employers with a mission to create pathways to great careers. Handshake AI collaborates directly with frontier AI lab researchers to publish benchmarks, build evaluations, and handle complex data at scale.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this position should visit the official Handshake careers page to submit an application.
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Questions candidates ask
Is this job remote?
No, this role is based out of the Handshake office in Sofia, Bulgaria, and is not eligible for full-time remote work.
What is the required experience level?
Applicants must have 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual salary ranges from 84,000 to 89,000 EUR in addition to equity and benefits.
What technologies are required?
The role requires strong proficiency in TypeScript, experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, and familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS or GCP.
What benefits are included?
Benefits include 25 paid days off, additional health insurance, a 610 EUR annual learning and development stipend, and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.