Founding Engineer

We're partnering with one of NYC's most exciting post-Series B fintech startups to find their next Founding Engineer, joining a small, high-caliber founding engineering team at a pivotal moment in the company's growth. This isn't a conventional senior engineer role. You'll have genuine co-builder status, real equity, and a direct line to the founding team.Our client recently closed their Series B and is scaling fast out of Midtown Manhattan. They're ready to move quickly for the right person, including full visa sponsorship (H-1B, O-1, and more) and a comprehensive relocation package for candidates moving to New York.The RoleYou'll join a tight-knit founding engineering team at a growing fintech company and take meaningful ownership over core systems. Your decisions will shape the stack and product roadmap alongside fellow founding engineers, in a high-autonomy environment where your voice carries real weight.

• Architect and contribute to the full technical stack, covering cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), back-end services, and front-end experience
• Design and scale RESTful APIs, microservices, and SOA systems built to grow with a Series B trajectory
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins for fast, reliable deployments
• Craft front-end interfaces with React or Angular, balancing performance with exceptional UX
• Drive database strategy across relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) systems
• Help shape engineering culture, hiring standards, and best practices as the broader team scales

What They're Looking For

• 5+ years of full-stack development with strong command of JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular) and back-end languages (.NET, Python, or Java)
• Deep experience with cloud architecture on AWS or Azure and containerization via Docker/Kubernetes
• A background shipping products end-to-end, ideally in an early-stage or fast-scaling environment
• Prior experience in fintech or financial services is a plus but not required
• Strong fundamentals in system design, Agile methodology, and security best practices
• Startup DNA: you solve problems proactively, move fast, and thrive with ownership

Pay: $135,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person