Software Engineer, Operating Tools & Automation

Handshake

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity
401(k) match
Parental leave
Fertility benefits
Parental coaching
Medical benefits
Dental & Vision
Mental health
Wellness stipend
Learning stipend
Development
Remote/Office
Free lunch
Team outings
Referral bonuses

Job summary

Handshake in San Francisco is seeking a Software Engineer on Operating Tooling to build internal products and automation that help Handshake's operators run the business with high quality and speed. This embedded/consulting engineering team partners directly with operators, learning workflows and delivering operational capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong technical fundamentals, and good EQ to translate operational needs into reliable systems, iterating from feedback from

Qualifications

  • 0–2 years of software engineering experience.
  • Good communication with non-engineering stakeholders.
  • Experience building internal tools or automation is a plus.
  • Ability to write clean, scalable code with guidance.
  • Curiosity and adaptability in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

  • Work with operators to translate processes into technical requirements.
  • Build internal tools, automations, and workflows to improve throughput.
  • Own well-scoped projects end-to-end: implementation, testing, rollout.
  • Write maintainable, well-tested code following internal tooling practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive adoption of tools.

Skills

Software Eng
Communication
Internal Tools
Design Tradeoffs
Adaptability

Job description

Handshake in San Francisco is seeking a Software Engineer on Operating Tooling to build internal products and automation that help Handshake's operators run the business with high quality and speed. This embedded/consulting engineering team partners directly with operators, learning workflows and delivering operational capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong technical fundamentals, and good EQ to translate operational needs into reliable systems, iterating from feedback from

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