Forward Deployed Engineer I, Handshake AI

About the role

You will serve as a technical bridge between our internal engineering teams and our strategic partners at top-tier AI labs. This role involves building custom solutions, managing deployment lifecycles, and solving complex data challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate with AI labs and internal stakeholders to translate technical needs into engineering roadmaps.
• Develop and refine production-ready tools and workflows tailored to specific customer requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and establish standards for deployment processes.
• Contribute to architectural planning regarding system scalability, security, and reliability.
• Prototype and iterate on software solutions based on immediate feedback from users.
• Author technical documentation to support the scaling of deployment operations.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of relational databases, including PostgreSQL, data modeling, and system design.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure providers such as AWS or GCP and managing production operations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous project requirements and shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with technical and non-technical partners.

Nice to have

• Background in delivering systems for LLMs or AI-integrated products.
• Experience building component libraries or reusable design frameworks.
• Familiarity with full-stack performance optimization.
• Prior experience in solutions engineering, technical consulting, or forward-deployed roles.

Skills & tools

• ReactJS
• TypeScript
• PostgreSQL
• AWS
• GCP

Practical notes

• Benefits include equity, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and mental health support.
• Additional perks include a $500 wellness stipend, $2,000 learning stipend, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and daily free lunch at the San Francisco office.
• Time off policy includes flexible PTO, 15 holidays, and 2 flex days.