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Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Posted on 3/29/2023

Handshake

Handshake

501-1,000 employees

Connects students with job opportunities

Cybersecurity
Education

Compensation Overview

$1 - $1.2kAnnually

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 3 more

More locations: Remote | New York, NY, USA | Denver, CO, USA

Requirements
  • Bachelors or advanced degree in CS, CE, EE or similar
  • 5+ years of Industry experience in building and leading backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications
  • Good understanding on how modern Search systems are built or/and how modern Search products should be evolved
  • Good understanding with one or more of the following areas at scale: Lucene-based search systems (ElasticSearch or Solr), search ranking and retrieval, data science, or information taxonomy
  • Industry experience in building a consumer-facing Search product
  • Experience in building and leading a medium-size backend technical team
Responsibilities
  • Build, lead, and develop successfully a team of software engineers from all levels; defining their career development plans, setting specific goals, and motivating them to achieve results as part of their growth
  • Successfully manage performance; mentoring and coaching software engineers, supporting both high and underperforming individuals
  • Partner closely with key stakeholders across Handshake, including Design, Product Management, and strategic business partners
  • Participate in technical decisions and provide technical coaching, helping tech leads to define and prioritize engineering roadmap
  • Lead with empathy as you help us nurture a culture of growth, inclusion, and belonging
  • 🏦Pension Scheme: Handshake will provide you with a workplace pension, where you will make contributions based on 5% of your salary. Handshake will pay the equivalent of 3% towards your pension plan, subject to qualifying earnings limits
  • 🏝Up to 25 days of vacation to encourage people to reset, recharge, and refresh, in addition to 8 bank holidays throughout the year

Handshake connects college students with job and internship opportunities through its platform. It serves over 15 million students, 1,500 universities, and 900,000 employers, focusing on early career recruitment. The platform allows universities to provide students access to job listings and recruitment events, while employers can post jobs and manage their hiring processes. Handshake's user-friendly interface helps students organize their job search and offers insights like company reviews. The company prioritizes data privacy and security, ensuring compliance with regulations. Handshake aims to bridge the gap between students and employers, supporting students in their job market journey.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$434M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Handshake's extensive network of over 15 million students and 900,000 employers provides unparalleled access to job opportunities and talent.
  • Recognition through awards like the Handshake Early Talent Award enhances the company's reputation and attractiveness to both students and employers.
  • The platform's new social media-like interface and video features are likely to increase engagement and improve the job search experience for users.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of job search platforms requires Handshake to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on subscription fees from universities and employers could be a vulnerability if economic downturns affect their budgets.

What makes Handshake unique

  • Handshake's exclusive focus on early career recruitment for college students sets it apart from broader job platforms like LinkedIn.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and centralized job listings make it easier for students to navigate job searches compared to traditional job boards.
  • Handshake's commitment to data privacy and compliance with FERPA ensures a secure environment for student information, a critical advantage in the education sector.

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Benefits

💰Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.

🍼16 Weeks of paid parental leave

💝Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

💻Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend

📚Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/2k€ stipend

🏦401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.

🏝PTO

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