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Fullstack Engineer I (TypeScript focused) – Handshake AI

Building the career network for the AI economy, connecting 18 million students and alumni with 1,500+ academic institutions and 1 million employers.
$200,000 - $240,000
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Education

Job Description

Handshake AI, valued at $3.5B, is seeking a Fullstack Engineer I with a focus on TypeScript to join their team building the career network for the AI economy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a platform connecting 18 million students and alumni with 1,500+ academic institutions and 1 million employers.

The position requires a strong foundation in frontend development while maintaining fullstack capabilities. You'll be working with modern technologies including ReactJS, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role involves leading significant projects, mentoring other engineers, and contributing to technical discussions and architecture decisions.

This is an in-person position based in either San Francisco or New York, offering a competitive salary range of $200K-$240K plus comprehensive benefits. The company provides an impressive benefits package including equity, extensive parental leave, health coverage, learning stipends, and various lifestyle perks.

Handshake AI is particularly exciting as it's at the forefront of the AI career revolution, working with leading AI research labs to build human data products. The team includes leadership from prestigious companies like Scale AI, Meta, xAI, and Notion, backed by top investors including Kleiner Perkins and True Ventures.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-velocity environment, demonstrate strong ownership mentality, and excel at both technical execution and cross-functional collaboration. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of AI through better data and systems while working with a world-class team in a well-funded, rapidly growing company.

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Responsibilities For Fullstack Engineer I (TypeScript focused) – Handshake AI

  • Collaborate with cross-functional team including designer, product manager and other engineers
  • Maintain high quality standards in work and code review
  • Influence team's roadmap and prioritization
  • Provide mentorship to engineers
  • Lead sizable individual and multi-engineer projects

Requirements For Fullstack Engineer I (TypeScript focused) – Handshake AI

TypeScript
React
PostgreSQL
  • Strong experience as a fullstack engineer with frontend focus
  • Experience with ReactJS, Typescript and PostgreSQL
  • Ability to work across the stack
  • Strong collaboration skills with product, design and analytics teams
  • Experience leading large projects
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ownership mentality and high accountability

Benefits For Fullstack Engineer I (TypeScript focused) – Handshake AI

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Commuter Benefits
Equity
  • Equity in fast-growing company
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for birth giving parents
  • 10 weeks paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual $2,000 learning & development stipend
  • Financial coaching through Origin
  • New MacBook provided
  • Monthly internet stipend
  • Monthly commuter stipend
  • Free lunch 5x a week
  • Free gym access (SF office)
  • 401k match up to $1,200 per year
  • Flexible time off policy
  • $500 home office stipend
  • Fertility and family forming coverage up to $15K
  • $500 annual lifestyle stipend

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