Forward Deployed Engineer I
About this job
As a Forward Deployed Engineer I at Handshake in India, you will build production software that helps frontier AI labs solve real-world problems. Operating within the Forward Deployed Engineering team, you will partner with senior engineers to develop, deploy, and iterate on customer-facing solutions across the full software stack. A normal day involves collaborating with teammates in India and working alongside Engineering, Research, Product, and Operations teams in the US on high-impact customer initiatives. Handshake powers millions of job seekers and employers while supporting frontier AI labs with complex data at scale. You will help translate customer requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions, improve system performance, and contribute to a rapidly evolving engineering organization in an in-office setup based in Bengaluru.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain production software supporting customer deployments.
- Partner with senior engineers to design and deliver customer-facing solutions.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Research, Product, and Operations teams to build scalable production systems.
- Develop full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and modern backend technologies.
- Help translate customer requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions.
- Improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
- Continuously learn, grow, and contribute to a rapidly evolving engineering organization.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong programming skills using TypeScript, React, Python, Golang and modern backend development.
- Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, APIs, and software engineering fundamentals.
- Experience building and maintaining production software.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments under tight deadlines.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in AI Coding tools & practices.
Good to have
- Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams, including teams based in the US.
- Experience working on customer-facing products or implementation projects.
- Experience with AI-powered applications or machine learning infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working in a fast-growing startup or high-growth engineering organization.
Who should apply
This role suits software engineers with professional background who enjoy solving challenging technical problems and building production software in a fast-moving environment. If you possess experience with full-stack development, cloud platforms, and collaborating with globally distributed teams, this position is a great fit. Candidates who can navigate ambiguity, act with urgency, and want to shape the future of AI through human data will thrive here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary role of a Forward Deployed Engineer I at Handshake?
You will build production software, collaborate with senior engineers on customer-facing solutions, and work across the full stack to help frontier AI labs solve real-world problems.
Where is the Handshake Forward Deployed Engineer I position located?
The role is located in Bengaluru, India, and is an in-office position.
What technical skills are required for the Forward Deployed Engineer I role at Handshake?
Requirements include 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, programming skills in TypeScript, React, Python, and Golang, experience with relational databases, APIs, and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
Who will I collaborate with as part of the Handshake engineering team?
You will collaborate closely with teammates across India as well as Engineering, Research, Product, and Operations teams in the US.
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