Associate Software Engineer, Handshake
+ Equity
In office Tuesday and Thursday
3+ days a week in office
College career network and job board
Be an early applicant
College career network and job board
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Equity
In office Tuesday and Thursday
3+ days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To democratize access to opportunity and ensure any student can build a great career no matter who they know, where they live or what school they attend.
Role
Who you are
- We value diverse perspectives and experiences. Whether you’re a recent graduate or transitioning to a software development career, we’d love to hear from you if you share our passion for building impactful software
- A recent graduate or early-career software engineer with 0-1 year of experience in professional software development
- Passionate about building software and eager to learn modern development practices
- Curious, self-motivated, and excited to solve real-world problems using technology
- A strong communicator with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Able to adapt quickly to new tools, frameworks, and technologies
- Proactive in seeking guidance and feedback to improve your technical skills
- Detail-oriented with a focus on writing clean, well-documented code
- Strong foundational understanding of programming concepts and software development principles
- Basic knowledge of networking and system design concepts
- Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Golang, JavaScript, TypeScript)
- Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, REST APIs)
- Willingness to learn modern frameworks (e.g., RoR, React)
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to databases and basic query writing skills
What the job involves
- We are bringing Handshake’s mission to Europe, and we want you to join our growing development team to help democratize opportunities for students globally!
- As a core member of our Engineering team, you will:
- Build scalable and efficient software solutions that empower students to kickstart their careers
- Collaborate with senior engineers to learn and implement best practices in software engineering
- Support feature development and bug fixes across various parts of the application stack, directly enhancing the student job-seeking experience
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment, ensuring seamless functionality for our users
- Assist in maintaining system reliability by addressing technical issues and implementing enhancements that improve platform performance
- Contribute to team documentation and knowledge sharing, fostering collaboration and project success
- 0-4 months: Familiarize yourself with the codebase, tools, and development workflows. Work on small, well-defined tasks such as bug fixes and minor feature updates. Collaborate closely with team members to learn best practices and deploy your first updates to production
- 4-8 months: Take on medium-sized tasks and contribute to feature development under the guidance of senior engineers. Develop a deeper understanding of the application stack, participate actively in design discussions and code reviews, and work cross-functionally with design or product teams
- 8-12 months: Own a small feature from start to finish, including design, implementation, and testing. Demonstrate increasing independence while continuing to seek feedback and mentorship. Build proficiency in debugging and addressing system reliability issues
- Beyond: Gradually take the lead on initiatives, from project scoping to implementation, and tackle more complex technical challenges as you grow into a Software Engineer role
- We are committed to your development and will provide mentorship, training, and opportunities to advance your career
Our take
The three founders of Handshake established their company in an attempt to eliminate inequality and make the student hiring landscape fairer. The Handshake platform acts as a LinkedIn for college students, pairing students from every walk of life with more than 650K employers, including the entire Fortune 500, which includes Google and Nike.
The graduate recruitment platform is open to any student with a valid @.edu email address, with more than 12 million active users from thousands of colleges and universities. With a student-first philosophy, the company generates revenue from both universities and employers rather than students.
Valued at $3.5B, Handshake has gained traction in a competitive market, although it has strong competition from recruiting giants LinkedIn and Indeed. It stands out, however, by helping students build new relationships and skills, rather than simply making connections to people they already know.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jan 2022
$200m
SERIES F
May 2021
$80m
SERIES E
Total funding: $434m
Company benefits
- 💰Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company
- 🍼16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents
- 💝Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and counseling support
- 💻Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend for you to spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and comfortable workspace at home
- 📚Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500 stipend for you to grow your skills and career
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Garrett Lord
(Co-Founder & CEO)Majored in Computer Science at Michigan Technological University. Interned at Palantir Technologies before co-founding Handshake in 2012.
Ben Christensen
(Co-Founder)Graduated from Michigan Technological University with a degree in Computer Networking & Systems Administration. Interned at Target and worked as a Developer at Up and Running Software. Was part of Arbor Networks' ASERT Security Research team.
Scott Ringwelski
(Co-Founder)Attained a degree in Computer Software Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Co-founded Handshake in 2012.
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