Employer Handshake
Type Full Time
Arrangement On-site
Salary competitive compensation
Seniority Mid
Sector Cross sector
Technical Engineering
Posted 12 Feb 2026
Deadline 13 May 2026
Platform and Products Architecture and Infrastructure

Forward Deployed Engineer role focused on building and deploying full-stack software solutions directly with partner AI labs in an on-site San Francisco environment.

About Handshake

Handshake is the career network for the AI economy, trusted by millions of workers, educational institutions, and employers to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling.

Role Overview

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with customers and partner AI labs to design, prototype, and deploy impactful software solutions across the stack.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work directly with partner AI labs to gather requirements and design solutions
  • Rapidly prototype, test, and deploy tailored solutions
  • Own delivery from concept through deployment
  • Contribute to architecture, reliability, scalability, and security decisions
  • Document solutions and create technical playbooks

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in ReactJS and TypeScript
  • Experience with relational databases and cloud infrastructure
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information

Location: San Francisco, CA. 5 days/week in-office.