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Senior Data Engineer

Handshake is building the career network for the AI economy, connecting 18 million knowledge workers, 1,500 educational institutions, and 1 million employers.
$185,000 - $230,000
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Education

Job Description

Handshake, a leading career network platform connecting 18 million knowledge workers with 1 million employers, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive their data platform evolution. With $434M in funding and a $175M+ run rate, Handshake has established itself as a category leader with 92% coverage across US universities.

The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by building and maintaining a robust data platform that supports both ML initiatives and business analytics. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, data-driven features.

The position requires expertise in large-scale data pipeline design, cloud platforms (particularly GCP), and software engineering best practices. You'll work with technologies like BigQuery, DataFlow, and BigTable, while ensuring data quality and governance. The role offers competitive compensation ($185K-$230K), equity, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) match, learning stipends, and flexible PTO.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced data engineer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven company that's revolutionizing how students and professionals discover meaningful careers. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on engineering, and the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technologies while supporting a platform that makes career opportunities more accessible to millions of users.

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Responsibilities For Senior Data Engineer

  • Technical leadership and providing guidance to the data engineering team
  • Mentoring junior data engineers
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Designing and implementing scalable data products
  • Performance optimization of data processes
  • Ensuring data integrity, reliability, and security
  • Implementing data governance policies
  • Supporting AI initiatives and ML teams

Requirements For Senior Data Engineer

Kubernetes
  • Extensive data engineering experience
  • Experience in designing and implementing large-scale data pipelines
  • Deep knowledge of data engineering technologies and frameworks
  • Software engineering best practices implementation
  • Experience with cloud-based data technologies (preferably GCP)
  • Proficiency with BigQuery, DataFlow, BigTable
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits For Senior Data Engineer

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
  • Equity in fast-growing company
  • 401(k) match
  • Financial coaching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fertility benefits
  • Parental coaching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Mental health support
  • $500 wellness stipend
  • $2,000 learning stipend
  • Home office setup stipend
  • Internet stipend
  • Commuter benefits
  • Flexible PTO
  • 15 holidays + 2 flex days
  • Winter break

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