Handshake
Hiring · 87 open jobsGeneral information
Handshake is an employment website based in San Francisco, United States, built primarily for college students and recent graduates. It connects students and young alumni with internship and job opportunities. Employers use the platform to post open roles and reach candidates.
Handshake launched in 2014. It now connects 20 million knowledge workers with 1,600 educational institutions and 1 million employers. Handshake is an H-1B sponsor.1
Hiring activity
New jobs added per week2
View these weekly figures as a table
| Week beginning | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 5 |
| September 14, 2026 | 9 |
| September 21, 2026 | 7 |
| September 28, 2026 | 10 |
| October 5, 2026 | 15 |
| October 12, 2026 | 6 |
| October 19, 2026 | 6 |
| October 26, 2026 (in progress) | 5 |
Open jobs
87 open · updated todayPage 1 of 5, most recently added first · Download (CSV)3
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Score your CV for free before you applyVisa sponsorship
Does Handshake sponsor visas? Handshake has no H-1B approvals in the USCIS record for 2021 to 2023, but is a likely employer for applicants who require sponsorship. Currently, they have 26 jobs certified for sponsorship in 2026, at a median pay of $200,000.4
Based on public USCIS and Department of Labor records. Past filings do not guarantee future sponsorship. Browse all H1B sponsors →
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Common questions
Is Handshake hiring now?
Yes. There are 83 open jobs, with 42 added in the last 30 days. They close fast though, often within 47 days, so don't wait.
Does Handshake sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Government records show 26 jobs certified for FY2026, at a median pay of $200,000.
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Notes & sources
- 1. Company description. Written by InterviewOS from Handshake's public materials and press coverage; facts are checked against the sources below.
- 2. Weekly counts. A count is the number of listings the pipeline saw for the first time in that week. Weeks begin Monday; the onboarding week is excluded from the scale and every average.
- 3. Live counts. Deduplicated live listings observed daily on Handshake's own hiring system; last check October 28, 2026. Stale and syndicated posts on aggregator sites are not counted.
- 4. Federal visa records. USCIS H1B Employer Data Hub and US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files, matched to this company by name.
Sources
handshake.com
USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub
US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files
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