Founding Software Engineer
AI/Technology
New York City
$200,000–$220,000 + Equity
About the Company
We are working with a fast-growing, startup transforming how businesses manage their finances with AI.
The Role
As a Founding Engineer, you'll help architect, build, and scale our AI-driven financial platform from the ground up. Working closely with the leadership team, you’ll have ownership over key technical decisions and play a foundational role in shaping both our technology and engineering culture.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and scale core platform features using Python (Django), React, and AWS.
- Translate business and product requirements into technical architectures and scalable systems.
- Build clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
- Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance the product’s capabilities.
- Establish and champion coding standards, development workflows, and quality practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong, collaborative team culture.
- Own project timelines and deliver milestones with a strong sense of accountability.
- Proactively identify and address technical challenges to ensure platform reliability and performance.
Requirements:
- Deep expertise in Python, with strong experience using Django to build scalable web applications.
- Hands-on experience with React and modern front-end development.
- Solid understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture.
- Prior experience in early-stage startups, ideally as a founding engineer or early technical hire.
- Interest or experience in AI/machine learning technologies is a plus.
The Benefits:
Base salary of $200,000 to $220,000, along with significant early-stage equity.
Keywords:
Python, Django, React, AWS, Startup, AI, Machine Learning, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Founding Engineer, Software Engineering