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Mid LevelFull-timeTypeScriptRustReactNext.jsRailsAWSGCPPostgreSQLGraphQLAI
Salary Range
$102,000 - $138,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join Handshake, the career network for the AI economy. You'll own meaningful pieces of our core product, building systems that power how millions of users discover opportunities and launch their careers.
Key Responsibilities
- →Own features end-to-end across frontend and backend, from technical design through production and iteration
- →Build scalable full-stack systems powering core user journeys—search, discovery, matching, and onboarding flows
- →Ship backend APIs, async workflows, and frontend experiences with a high bar for reliability and performance
- →Contribute meaningfully to architecture discussions, helping establish patterns the team can build on
- →Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and actively participate in code reviews
- →Partner with product and design to translate ambiguous requirements into polished user experiences
- →Identify and address technical debt, system reliability gaps, and performance bottlenecks proactively
Requirements
- ✓3–5 years of professional software engineering experience building full-stack applications
- ✓Strong proficiency in TypeScript across frontend and backend surfaces
- ✓Hands-on experience with modern web stacks (React, Next.js, GraphQL, Ruby on Rails)
- ✓Solid command of relational databases (PostgreSQL) and thoughtful data modeling
- ✓Track record of owning features independently and driving them to completion
- ✓Strong communicator who collaborates well with product, design, and cross-functional partners
- ✓Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making sound tradeoffs in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- ★Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
- ★Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
- ★Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
- ★Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
- ★Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
- ★Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
- ★Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
- ★Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses
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