Founding Engineer

Posted 18 September 2025
LocationUnited Kingdom
Discipline Software Development
Reference34504

Job description

๐Ÿš€ Our client, an early-stage AI startup, is hiring a Founding Full Stack Engineer in New York City.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground level, shape the technical strategy, and have a direct impact on the product direction, architecture, and long-term vision. Youโ€™ll be hands-on building scalable web applications while helping establish the foundation of their engineering culture.

What youโ€™ll do:

  • Design, build, and maintain robust, high-performance web applications

  • Translate product requirements into technical specifications in collaboration with the team

  • Write clean, tested, and well-reviewed code

  • Make architectural decisions that will set the foundation for the platform

  • Partner with data and ML/Computer Vision teams to build seamless integrations

  • Help foster a culture of engineering excellence and technical ownership

What weโ€™re looking for:

  • Strong full-stack development experience (JavaScript, React, Next.js, Postgres)

  • Track record of building scalable applications from scratch or in high-growth environments

  • Ability to balance speed and quality in an early-stage startup setting

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Excitement about being hands-on while also influencing technical strategy

Compensation & details:
๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $130K โ€“ $180K
๐Ÿ“ˆ Equity: 0.4% โ€“ 1%
๐Ÿ“ Location: NYC (Seaport) โ€“ hybrid, 4 days/week in office
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