Software Engineer Intern

Handshake

San Francisco, California, United States permanent

Posted: February 10, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

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

Perks

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported—and thrive at work and in life.
The below benefits are for US-based interns.

💰 Compensation: Competitive hourly pay
📚 Growth: Mentorship from experienced engineers and hands-on learning
💻 5 days in Office
🤝 Connection: Team events and structured intern programming

Explore our mission, values, and careers at joinhandshake.com/careers.

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