Staff Software EngineerAs a Staff Software Engineer on the Consumer Experience team, you'll build the products that connect millions of students with employers. You'll drive meaningful technical initiatives, shape the technical direction of the team, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that directly impact one of the fastest-growing career platforms in the world.Your RoleLead the design and development of consumer-facing features that enhance user engagement and streamline the student-employer connection processArchitect and scale distributed systems to support millions of users, ensuring high availability and performanceInfluence technical direction by collaborating with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goalsMentor and elevate engineers across the team, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellenceChampion engineering best practices that raise the bar on product quality and team efficiencyDesired Capabilities8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of owning and delivering large-scale, complex systemsDemonstrated experience operating at a staff-level scope, influencing technical direction across multiple teamsExpertise in building and scaling distributed systems, preferably within consumer platforms or social productsStrong proficiency in Go, Python, or JavaScript with a focus on maintainable, high-quality production systemsSolid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern system design principlesExceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiencesExperience mentoring senior engineers and elevating engineering cultureExtra CreditBackground in search, recommendations, ranking systems, or personalization at scaleExperience with user identity knowledge graphs, including entity resolution and real-time inferenceExperience building AI-powered systems, including LLM-based applicationsPrior experience in high-growth or rapidly scaling environmentsPerksHandshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported—and thrive at work and in life. The below benefits are for full-time US employees.Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, wellness stipend Growth: Learning stipend, ongoing development Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses