Who is

Recruiting from Scratch :

Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

About the client:

Title of Role:

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Location:

San Francisco, CA (Mission District)

Company Stage of Funding:

Growth-stage, Venture-backed

Office Type:

Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)

Salary:

$160,000–$250,000 + Equity Company Description

Our client is a mission-driven, venture-backed fintech platform that allows individuals to invest in startups and small businesses — think of it as “Robinhood for Startups.” With nearly $1B in total investments facilitated and a passionate user base, the company operates as a Public Benefit Corporation committed to democratizing access to early-stage investing. You’ll join a tight-knit team (35 people total) where engineers have outsized impact, little red tape, and full ownership over projects. This is a rare opportunity to shape a product that’s changing the way capitalism works. What You Will Do

Build and ship full stack features that support compliance, transactions, and user analytics

Work across a modern tech stack (React, Rails, Postgres) to develop performant, user-friendly experiences

Own projects end-to-end in a fast-moving, highly autonomous environment

Contribute to infrastructure that has supported over 1 million transactions and counting

Mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with product, design, and leadership

Work on meaningful tools that support startup founders and everyday investors alike

Ideal Candidate Background

0–6 years of full stack development experience (non-Big Tech backgrounds preferred unless clear reason for leaving)

Strong experience in Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks (Django, Node, etc.)

Proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and a modern frontend framework like React

SQL/database knowledge (ideally Postgres)

Exceptional problem-solving ability and attention to detail

Excellent learner: able to pick up new technologies quickly

Clear communication skills and comfort working in high-autonomy environments

Experience scaling systems handling high volumes of transactions or data

Passion for fintech, investing, startups, or mission-driven work

Preferred

Prior experience with compliance, security, payments, or investment platforms

Track record as a former founder or entrepreneurial builder

Interest in mentoring and helping to grow engineering talent

Top-tier academic background or demonstrated equivalent aptitude

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $160,000 – $250,000 depending on experience

Equity: Competitive equity package available

Hybrid Work: 3 days/week in SF (Mission District)

Visa sponsorship available for senior-level candidates

High-impact, high-ownership role in a small team

Opportunity to work on a meaningful mission at the intersection of finance and innovation

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