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Forward Deployed Engineer I

Handshake· Engineering
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IndiaFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Forward Deployed Engineer I at Handshake AI, joining the Forward Deployed Engineering team to build production software for frontier AI labs. Located in Bengaluru, India; in-office role.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain production software supporting customer deployments
  • Partner with senior engineers to design and deliver customer-facing solutions
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Research, Product, and Operations teams to build scalable production systems
  • Develop full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and modern backend technologies
  • Help translate customer requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions
  • Improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability
  • Continuously learn, grow, and contribute to a rapidly evolving engineering organization

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong programming skills using TypeScript, React, Python, Golang and modern backend development
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), APIs, and software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience building and maintaining production software
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Strong proficiency in AI Coding tools & practices

Skills

Required:TypeScriptReactPython
Nice to have:Golang

Benefits

  • Generous Equity Grant vested over 4 years
  • Housing Bonus: 1.3 Lakhs spread throughout the first year
  • Well Defined Performance Bonus ranging between 10 - 100% of base
  • Medical Insurance Coverage
  • Food credit for every in person day.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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