Senior Software Engineer, Handshake Plus - Monetization

About the position

Handshake is hiring a Senior Software Engineer role on the Handshake Plus Monetization Team. In this role, you will contribute to the team's mission of driving SMB Employer growth through product innovation; acquisition, and revenue generation. You will have the opportunities to lead large projects through all developmental stages-- from early brainstorming and requirements refining, visual design, architectural design, experimental design, scoping, execution, and finally release.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a cross-functional team with a designer, product manager, and other engineers.
• Engage frequently with engineers, support, marketing, and data analysts across the organization.
• Architect and build features that SMB employers will use daily.
• Maintain a high standard of quality in your own work and in the feedback provided to peers in code review and architecture discussions.
• Influence the team's roadmap and prioritization of innovation and operational health initiatives.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and unblock and support your team to meet deliverables.
• Lead sizable individual projects and projects that require multiple engineers.

Requirements

• At least 6+ years of experience as a full stack engineer.
• Proficient in SQL for query and data analysis.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with partners in product, design, and analytics.
• Experience leading large projects from idea to high quality delivery.
• Ability to act with empathy when working with fellow engineers and coworkers.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to varying audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ReactJS, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience working on SMB SAAS products at scale.
• Demonstrate ownership mentality and maintain a high degree of accountability for your work.

Benefits

• Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
• 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks for non-birth giving parents.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGBTQ+ Coverage.
• Resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs, and counseling support.
• $500 home office stipend for the first 3 months.
• Generous learning & development opportunities with an annual stipend of $2,000.
• Financial coaching through Origin.
• Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook.
• Monthly commuter stipend for office-based employees.
• Free lunch provided 3x a week across all offices.
• Referral bonus for bringing great talent to Handshake.
• 401k Match up to $1,200 per year for US-based employees.
• Flexible time off policy and 13 standardized holidays for US-based employees.
• Parental leave coaching and support provided by Parentaly.
• Pension Scheme for UK employees with contributions based on 5% of salary.
• Up to 25 days of vacation for UK employees.
• 25 days of annual leave + 5 days of winter #ShakeBreak for Germany employees.