Founding Full Stack Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a Founding Full Stack Engineer to power our world-class startup. Backed by top-tier VCs and led by world-class founders, you’ll help build the product from the ground up, translating ambitious ideas into scalable, elegant code.

You’ll work directly with the founding team to shape the technology, influence the product roadmap, and play a key role in defining the company’s culture. This is a rare opportunity to join early, take ownership, and see your work make an immediate impact.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 2 years of startup experience within the past 5 years
• Strong proficiency in Python (or a similar backend language) and JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with React or Next.js for front-end development
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience building and consuming REST or GraphQL APIs
• Comfort working in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Strong fundamentals in performance optimization, debugging, and version control
• A product-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving startup environment

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain full-stack web applications from prototype to production
• Collaborate with product and design to define requirements and deliver high-quality, user-friendly experiences
• Write clean, scalable code across the stack from APIs to front-end components
• Manage integrations, data pipelines, and deployment workflows
• Establish best practices for testing, documentation, and code review
• Contribute to the product’s technical vision and help guide future hires as the team grows

Bonus Points

• Experience with AI, data-driven products, or workflow automation tools
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
• Prior experience in an early-stage or founding engineering role

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Direct collaboration with exceptional founders and advisors
• Real ownership and the ability to shape both the product and the engineering culture
• Fast-moving, high-trust environment that rewards initiative
• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 2 years of startup experience within the past 5 years?

Experience:

• Full-Stack: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94114: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person