Founding Engineer & Systems Architect
New Yesterday
We’re searching for a hands-on technical leader eager to shape the foundation of a fast-moving startup. In this early-stage role, you’ll architect and build critical infrastructure and systems from the ground up. You’ll partner closely with the co-founders to define the company’s technological direction, establish best practices, and grow the engineering team from its earliest days. As we scale, you’ll mentor new team members, play an active role in product strategy, and have a path to evolve into a top-tier leadership position (e.g., CTO or Head of Engineering).
What You’ll Do :
Take the lead on architecture and system development across our core product and external integrations
Drive backend and infrastructure initiatives, especially those that leverage our partnerships with Google Cloud and related platforms
Deliver features end-to-end, including requirement gathering, implementation, QA, deployment, and success monitoring
Lead hiring efforts, mentor team members, and embed healthy engineering practices like efficient code reviews, automation, and security first development
Make key decisions around system scalability, performance optimization, and resilience
Work across disciplines to define the company’s product roadmap and help prioritize technical investments aligned with growth
Foster an engineering culture that is both ambitious and collaborative—you’ll help shape a workplace known for both strong tech and strong vibes
Requirements
What You’ll Bring :
5–10 years of experience in software development, ideally including technical leadership and team management
Deep fluency in modern JavaScript / TypeScript development, with hands-on experience in both React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend
Strong background in designing distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure, preferably through Google Cloud Platform
Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools (CI / CD automation, observability, containerization, etc.)
Proven success developing and scaling production-ready web applications
Comfortable taking ownership in rapidly evolving, startup environments—able to make decisions with limited information and iterate fast
Excellent communicator, capable of bridging gaps between engineers, founders, external partners, and non-technical stakeholders
Bonus Points For :
Having worked in a pre-seed to Series A tech company
Experience in legal tech, fintech, or other highly-regulated sectors
Knowledge of enterprise-level compliance and security frameworks (think OAuth, SOC 2, GDPR)
Willingness to crack a joke or two in Slack—dry wit or chaotic energy both welcome
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Category:
- IT & Technology