Software Engineer Intern

Handshake • Contract • Hybrid in San Francisco, California, United States • $49 / hour • 1d ago

Fast Facts

Join Handshake as a Software Engineer Intern to help build impactful product experiences for students in the rapidly evolving AI economy.

Responsibilities: Build and ship product features across frontend and backend systems, develop user experiences using React and TypeScript, and collaborate with teams to drive student engagement.

Skills: Proficiency in TypeScript, React, Ruby on Rails, or JavaScript; strong problem-solving skills; and clear communication abilities.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with an expected graduation in Spring 2027 in Computer Science or related field.

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Compensation: $49 - $49 / Hourly

About Handshake

Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.

Why join Handshake now:

Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family, and peers can see and feel
Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners, and the world’s top educational institutions
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue

About the Role

As a Full-Stack Software Engineering Intern, you will play a meaningful role in building product experiences that help students find opportunities, spanning discovery, jobs, and job search. You’ll work across frontend and backend systems while learning how production software is built and shipped at scale.

This is a paid, full-time summer internship with two cohort options:

May 18 – August 7, 2026
June 15 – September 4, 2026

In this role, you will:

Build and ship end-to-end product features across frontend and backend systems
Develop user-facing experiences using React and TypeScript
Build and extend backend services using Ruby on Rails
Work with APIs and data models that power high-traffic, consumer-facing features
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features that drive student value and engagement
Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards

Desired Capabilities

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and expected to graduate in Spring 2027
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with one or more technologies such as TypeScript, React, Ruby on Rails, or JavaScript
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new tools and systems
Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team environment

Extra Credit

Experience building full-stack applications through coursework, personal projects, or prior internships
Familiarity with relational databases, APIs, or cloud-based development
Interest in AI-powered products or developer tooling