Summary
Join an early-stage technology company as a founding full-stack engineer building scalable software, APIs, integrations, and customer-facing applications while shaping architecture and engineering culture.
Highlights
Founding engineering role with strong ownership, equity, direct product influence, experienced leadership, and hybrid work.
Description
Founding Full Stack Engineer
A fast-growing stealth startup is building an AI-native platform transforming how consumer brands manage complex operational workflows.
Focused on modernizing outdated systems within a massive and underserved industry, the company is creating intelligent infrastructure that automates critical business operations from end to end.
Backed by top-tier investors and led by experienced founders with deep operational and technical expertise, the team is tackling real-world challenges at scale with AI-powered workflows, seamless integrations, and mission-critical reliability.
The company operates with a high-ownership, high-impact culture where engineers work closely with customers and directly influence the product from day one.
Responsibilities
Build and ship full-stack product features from concept through productionDesign scalable backend systems, APIs, and event-driven workflowsDevelop customer-facing applications and internal operational toolsCreate and maintain integrations with third-party platforms and external systemsImprove platform reliability, observability, and system performanceCollaborate directly with customers to understand workflows and solve operational challengesWork across frontend, backend, and infrastructure depending on business prioritiesHelp shape engineering culture, architecture decisions, and product direction in an early-stage environment
Qualifications
2โ5 years of software engineering experience, preferably in startup environmentsStrong experience with TypeScript and Node.jsFull-stack development experience, including modern frontend frameworks such as ReactExperience working with APIs, asynchronous systems, webhooks, and integrationsStrong understanding of database design and query optimizationAbility to take ownership of projects and execute independentlyComfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environmentsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsPassion for building reliable, customer-centric software products
Benefits
Competitive salary ($160,000 - $220,000) and equity packageHealth insurance coverageOpportunity to work directly with experienced founders and industry leadersHigh ownership and direct impact on company growthCollaborative, fast-moving startup environmentHybrid work environment with strong in-person collaboration opportunities in New York City