Handshake is hiring. 128 roles open right now.
Scoutify monitors Handshake's career page directly and notifies you within minutes when a new role goes live, hours before it hits LinkedIn or Indeed.
INTERVIEW PREP
20 interview questions for Handshake
[01] HIRING NOW
Live from their career page.
Numbers refresh daily. Every role tracked here was pulled straight from Handshake's ATS, not an aggregator.
Open roles
128
Posted (30d)
29
+16% vs prior
Posted (7d)
6
Posted range
$176K – 218K
Base, from posted ranges
Most-hired roles · last 90 days
[02] HIRING PULSE
Handshake's hiring pulse.
We re-scan Handshake's career page every few minutes and keep the full posting history, so these counts come from the board itself, not an aggregator.
Posted (7d)
5
Posted (30d)
28
Posted (90d)
82
Scanned every few minutes · newest tracked posting May 22, 2026
[03] COMPENSATION
What Handshake pays.
Compensation at tech companies typically includes base salary, equity (RSUs or options), and bonuses. Research specific levels and ranges on levels.fyi.
By level · reported by current and former Handshake employees on Levels.fyi
Data Scientist
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L4 | $168K | $168K | $0K | $0K | 2 |
| L6 | $294K | $203K | $91K | $0K | 2 |
| L5 | $333K | $333K | $0K | $0K | 2 |
Product Designer
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L5 | $163K | $163K | $0K | $0K | 2 |
Software Engineer
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 | $144K | $128K | $13K | $3K | 5 |
| L4 | $169K | $146K | $22K | $0K | 8 |
| L5 | $181K | $157K | $24K | $0K | 16 |
| L6 | $210K | $182K | $28K | $0K | 9 |
| L7 | $387K | $228K | $158K | $0K | 3 |
Source: Levels.fyi · median across reported samples
Concrete perks mentioned in job postings
- Equity in a fast-growing company
- 401(k) match
- Competitive compensation
- Financial coaching
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Parental coaching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health support
- $500 wellness stipend
- $2,000 learning stipend
- Flexible PTO
- 15 holidays + 2 flex days
- Team outings
- Referral bonuses
[04] IN THEIR OWN WORDS
How Handshake pitches itself.
[05] VISA SPONSORSHIP
Hiring international candidates.
Handshake has a documented USCIS H-1B petition history.
Sponsors H1B · USCIS-confirmed petitioner
Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Classifications: yes (5+ approvals), conditional (1-4), no (0).
[06] WHERE THEY'RE HIRING
The cities Handshake is hiring in.
Every active role mapped to its posted city. Use this to gauge whether Handshakeis actually hiring where you live, or skewed somewhere you'd need to relocate.
Top cities by open roles
Remote: 18 positions
[07] OFFICES
Where Handshake works.
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
We've mapped 2 Handshake offices across 2 cities, including 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104-4200, so you know where you'd report before you apply.
Also in: New York
Office data © OpenStreetMap contributors
[08] LAYOFF HISTORY
What past rounds looked like.
Handshake has had 1 reported layoff round on public record since 2020. We list these because candidates routinely tell us they wish they had known before applying. Context, not a verdict.
Source: Layoffs.fyi, public record
[10] ABOUT
What Handshake does, and who fits.
Handshake connects job seekers with employers in the AI economy.
Handshake is a career network that facilitates job discovery, hiring, and upskilling for millions of users. We partner with AI labs and educational institutions to provide innovative solutions that enhance career opportunities and workforce development.
[11] CAREER GROWTH
Where Handshake takes you next.
Tech experience generally transfers well between companies. Focus on building both depth in your specialty and breadth across the stack.
[12] INTERVIEW PREP
Going through their loop?
We collect real questions reported by candidates plus likely questions inferred from Handshake's open roles. Skim the process, prep the questions, save the timing for actually applying.
[13] HOW TO APPLY
Your resume lands in Ashby.
Handshake uses Ashby as their applicant tracking system. When you apply, your resume drops directly into their Ashby pipeline where recruiters review candidates in arrival order.
Scoutify watches Handshake's career page continuously. New openings show up here within minutes of posting. Early applicants get more attention because most recruiters review applications in the order they arrive.
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ATS identified from the application URLs on Handshake's recent postings
[15] SIMILAR COMPANIES
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[16] FAQ
Questions people ask about Handshake.
Not covered here? Email support@scoutify.com.
Handshake does not publicly disclose its visa sponsorship policies. However, many tech companies, especially those in major hiring cities like San Francisco and New York City, often offer visa sponsorship to attract international talent. If you are an international candidate, it's advisable to inquire directly during the application process.
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