Job Description

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

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