Founding Software Engineer Job New York New York USA,Software Development

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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

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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