Staff Software Engineer, RLE
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Staff Software Engineer leading architecture and evolution of Reinforcement Learning Environments at Handshake. Collaborating with teams to enhance AI model learning and system design.
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive architecture for scalable, extensible RLE systems and data pipelines
- Lead development of platform capabilities enabling rapid domain creation
- Partner with Research, Product, and Ops to shape strategy and execution
- Set standards for reliability, observability, performance, and data quality
- Mentor engineers and elevate engineering excellence across the team
- Identify and solve systemic bottlenecks in scaling environments and data generation
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in distributed systems, backend infrastructure, or ML platforms
- Deep expertise in system design, data modeling, and scalable architectures
- Strong proficiency with TypeScript, backend systems, and modern web stacks
- Proven experience operating high-scale production systems in cloud environments
- Track record of technical leadership and cross-functional influence
- Nice to Have: Experience with RL infrastructure, simulation systems, or evaluation frameworks
- Background supporting applied AI/ML research teams
- Experience building platform-level abstractions used across multiple teams
Benefits:
- Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
- Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
- Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
- Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
- Office: Commuting support, free lunch, and gym in our SF office
- Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
- Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses
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