Forward Deployed Engineer I
About this job
Handshake is on a mission to ensure everyone has a path to a great career, empowering millions of job seekers, employers, and educational institutions. Through Handshake AI, the company builds high-growth human data businesses and partners with frontier AI labs to create evaluations and push data boundaries. As a Forward Deployed Engineer I at Handshake in India, you will join the Forward Deployed Engineering team to build production software that solves real-world challenges for frontier AI labs. A normal day involves partnering with senior engineers to design and deploy customer-facing solutions, writing full-stack applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams in India and the US, translating customer needs into scalable software, and improving system reliability and overall performance in a fast-paced environment.
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, and modern backend development
- Solid understanding of relational databases like 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
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Good to have
- Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams, including US-based teams
- 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 experience who are motivated by solving complex technical and operational problems. It is ideal for candidates eager to shape the future of the AI economy, work alongside world-class AI labs, and thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments. You should enjoy cross-functional and cross-border collaboration while building scalable, customer-facing systems. Freshers are not mentioned for this specific position as it requires professional experience.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary location for the Forward Deployed Engineer I role at Handshake?
The Forward Deployed Engineer I position is an in-office role located in Bengaluru, India.
What core technologies are required for the Forward Deployed Engineer I position at Handshake?
Candidates need strong programming skills using TypeScript, React, modern backend development, and a solid understanding of relational databases like PostgreSQL and APIs.
Will I collaborate with international teams as a Forward Deployed Engineer I at Handshake?
Yes, you will collaborate closely with teammates across India and work alongside Engineering, Research, Product, and Operations teams in the US.
What does Handshake AI focus on as a business?
Handshake AI provides human data infrastructure, working directly with frontier AI labs to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and handle complex data at scale.
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