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Software Engineer II, Reinforcement Learning Environments

HandshakeIndiaEngineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
23 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Software Engineer II, Reinforcement Learning Environments position at Handshake is a full-time engineering role located in Bengaluru, India. This in-office position is ideal for experienced developers looking to build interactive systems that help frontier AI models learn real-world tasks.

Role Overview

Handshake is hiring a Software Engineer II to develop the Reinforcement Learning Environments platform in Bengaluru. This role focuses on building interactive systems that simulate end-to-end workflows across software engineering, legal research, finance, and business operations. Team members collaborate closely with cross-functional groups in the United States to build reliable infrastructure, design scalable backend services, and support cutting-edge AI research.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and scale the Reinforcement Learning Environments platform and its underlying infrastructure.
Partner with Engineering, Research, Product, and Operations teams in the US to execute shared roadmaps.
Design and implement scalable backend services and data generation pipelines.
Build modular environment domains that integrate smoothly with model training and evaluation workflows.
Enhance platform reliability, observability, performance, and overall developer productivity.
Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to key architecture decisions.
Write clean, maintainable code while elevating engineering standards and best practices.

Requirements

Six or more years of professional software engineering experience focusing on backend systems, distributed systems, or platform infrastructure.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and modern backend architectures.
Deep understanding of PostgreSQL, data modeling, distributed systems, and system design.
Practical experience building and operating production systems on AWS or GCP.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams, particularly with groups based in the United States.

Nice to Have

Background in reinforcement learning infrastructure, simulation systems, or AI evaluation platforms.
Experience creating internal developer platforms or workflow orchestration systems.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience supporting applied machine learning or AI research teams.
Background working inside a fast-growing startup or high-growth engineering organization.

Skills and Tools

AWS and GCP
Kubernetes and Docker
React and TypeScript
PostgreSQL and distributed system design

Salary and Benefits

Generous equity grant vested over a four-year period.
Housing bonus totaling 1.3 Lakhs distributed throughout the first year.
Well-defined performance bonus ranging between 10% and 100% of base pay.
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
Food credits provided for every in-person working day.

About the Company

Handshake operates a platform that connects millions of job seekers, employers, and educational institutions. Handshake AI collaborates directly with frontier artificial intelligence lab researchers to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and generate human data infrastructure for model training.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Handshake careers page to submit an application for this Bengaluru-based position.

Skills and tech stack

AWSGCPKubernetesDockerReactTypeScript

Questions candidates ask

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?

Candidates must have 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.

What technical skills are needed for this role?

The position requires proficiency in TypeScript, React, backend architectures, PostgreSQL, system design, and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.

What benefits and perks are included?

Perks include a generous equity grant, a housing bonus of 1.3 Lakhs in the first year, a performance bonus ranging from 10% to 100% of base, medical insurance, and food credits for in-person work days.

Will this role involve working with international teams?

Yes, India-based teammates work hand-in-hand with US-based engineering, research, product, and operations teams.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Handshake careers page.

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