Software Engineer, Backend Developer

Software Engineer
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: Based on Experience

Description
A fast-growing operations and logistics company is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to build its internal platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role where you will work directly with leadership to transform complex spreadsheet-based workflows into a scalable, production-grade system.

The ideal candidate is a strong backend engineer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building from scratch, and can translate real-world business processes into clean, scalable software systems.

• Architect and build an internal software platform to replace complex spreadsheet workflows
• Design and implement centralized databases and data infrastructure
• Develop scalable systems to manage large volumes of operational, inventory, shipment, and financial data
• Translate existing business logic (inventory planning, forecasting, tracking) into backend systems
• Integrate with external APIs, including Amazon SP-API for orders, inventory, and reporting
• Build internal tools and dashboards for visibility and decision‑making
• Establish long‑term technical architecture and engineering best practices

• 5+ years of software engineering experience (startup or high-ownership environments preferred)
• Strong backend development experience
• Deep understanding of databases, data architecture, and scalable system design
• Experience building large-scale data systems and operational platforms
• Experience working with APIs (Amazon SP-API experience is a plus)
• Ability to translate complex business workflows into scalable systems
• Comfortable working with non-technical stakeholders
• Self-starter who can build from 0 ? 1

• Experience in eCommerce, Amazon FBA, or supply chain/logistics systems
• Experience with AI/ML for forecasting or automation
• Experience building internal tools or operational platforms
• Familiarity with Google Sheets/Excel-heavy environments and migrations
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and data warehousing

• Opportunity to build the core system powering a real, revenue-generating operation
• Exposure to high-scale logistics and inventory systems
• High ownership and influence over product and technical direction
• Clear path to grow into a Head of Engineering or CTO role