Company OverviewFirst Cover builds products that solve real operational and business problems. We don’t spend months planning; we ship, learn, and iterate. We leverage AI and modern development tools to move at a pace that would be difficult to achieve through traditional processes.As a firm operating in the U.S. capital markets and regulatory services space, we continuously explore ways to strengthen and expand our capabilities through practical technology solutions. In addition to supporting our core business, we are actively evaluating how AI-driven workflows and digital tools can enhance our existing service lines and unlock new opportunities.We move quickly, operate with high ownership, and focus on delivering working solutions.
Position SummaryWe are seeking a full-time
Technical Product Engineer to join our New York office.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both building software and making practical product decisions. The Product Engineer will work closely with leadership to design, build, and launch digital products that support and extend First Cover’s existing business operations.This is a hands-on execution role, not coordination-only project management, and not purely large-scale backend architecture. You will be expected to independently ship functional products and iterate based on real-world feedback.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development- Build and deploy web-based applications, internal tools, and AI-supported workflows
- Implement core functionality using modern development frameworks
- Integrate third-party services and APIs
- Ensure code is clean, practical, and maintainable
- Deploy applications into live production environments
Product & Business Collaboration- Work directly with leadership and business teams to clarify evolving requirements
- Translate business ideas into structured technical implementation plans
- Identify edge cases and ensure functional stability before release
- Balance speed, usability, and technical practicality
Validation & Iteration- Implement analytics tracking and monitor key product metrics
- Write SQL queries to analyze product usage and operational data
- Improve onboarding, internal workflows, and conversion flows where applicable
- Iterate quickly based on customer feedback and usage data
Candidate Qualifications- 4–6 years of experience building and shipping digital products
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, etc.)
- Strong practical web development experience
- Comfortable building simple-to-moderate complexity applications independently
- Experience working with APIs and relational databases
- Ability to write SQL to analyze product data
- Experience deploying applications to live environments
- Comfortable operating with minimal supervision
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English (professional fluency required)
- Willing to work onsite in Manhattan 5 days/week
Preferred Qualifications- Startup or small-team experience
- Experience building side projects or independent MVPs
- Comfortable working with evolving product requirements
- Familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
- Experience using AI development tools to accelerate delivery
Work Environment- On-site in Manhattan (5 days/week)
- Direct collaboration with company leadership
- Fast-paced, ownership-driven environment
- Opportunity to build and launch products from concept to production
Compensation & BenefitsCompensation will be discussed during the interview process and will be based on experience and demonstrated capability.
Benefits include:- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Visa sponsorship support (OPT / CPT / H-1B available)
Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per yearBenefits:
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person