Founding Software Engineer
$200k - $220kHarnham
This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Harnham Senior Recruitment Consultant at Harnham, New York City Founding Software Engineer AI/Technology New York City $200,000–$220,000 + Equity About the Company We are working with a fast-growing, startup transforming how businesses manage their finances with AI. The Role As a Founding Engineer, you'll help architect, build, and scale our AI-driven financial platform from the ground up. Working closely with the leadership team, you’ll have ownership over key technical decisions and play a foundational role in shaping both our technology and engineering culture. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and scale core platform features using Python (Django), React, and AWS. Translate business and product requirements into technical architectures and scalable systems. Build clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices. Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance the product’s capabilities. Establish and champion coding standards, development workflows, and quality practices. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong, collaborative team culture. Own project timelines and deliver milestones with a strong sense of accountability. Proactively identify and address technical challenges to ensure platform reliability and performance. Requirements: Deep expertise in Python, with strong experience using Django to build scalable web applications. Hands-on experience with React and modern front-end development. Solid understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture. Prior experience in early-stage startups, ideally as a founding engineer or early technical hire. Interest or experience in AI/machine learning technologies is a plus. The Benefits: Base salary of $200,000 to $220,000, along with significant early-stage equity. Keywords: Python, Django, React, AWS, Startup, AI, Machine Learning, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Founding Engineer, Software Engineering Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harnham by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in New York, NY . New York, NY $100,000.00-$200,000.00 1 year ago New York, NY $90,000.00-$140,000.00 11 months ago Brooklyn, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Want to work with us, but don't see the right job listed? New York, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 3 months ago New York, NY $170,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$200,000.00 3 months ago Software Engineer, Search Infrastructure New York, NY $220,000.00-$260,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$180,000.00 2 months ago Jr. Software Development Engineer - New York, NY New York, NY $175,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 1 month ago 2025 University Graduate - Software Engineer New York, NY $150,000.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago New York, NY $145,000.00-$165,000.00 4 days ago New York, NY $56.25-$173,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$200,000.00 1 year ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 17 hours ago New York, NY $165,000.00-$165,000.00 1 year ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harnham
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# Founding Software EngineerFast-growing consumer software company* LocationNew York* TypeFull-time* Posted16 October 2026Apply for this roleTalk... ...as the company grows.## What we're looking for* Solid engineering background across the full stack or on the backend.* Hands-...Full timeWork at officeraydar
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...infrastructure that powers mission-critical software in industries where reliability matters... ...with the discipline of production-grade engineering — solving hard technical problems that... ...to last. About the Role As a Founding Software Engineer at Ryvn, you’ll design...Temporary workImmediate startRyvn
New York, NYa month ago$140k - $240k
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...Frontend React Software Engineer - Founding Member ~ New York, New York Build the Future of AI Developer Tools! Hey React rockstar! Join a well-funded AI startup where you'll work alongside PhD researchers and senior engineers to create the next generation of...Bold Profiles
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...Founding Platform & Security Engineer (AWS / DevOps / SOC 2) New York City – 4 Days Onsite | $180,000–$250,000 Base + Equity We’re looking for a Founding Platform & Security Engineer to join a fast-growing, VC-backed AI company building mission-critical data infrastructure...Full timeWork at officeFlexible hoursIT Recruitment Solutions
New York, NY1 day ago- Founding Data Science Engineer, Data PlatformOur client, an innovative life sciences organisation in New York City, is building a cutting-edge data platform to power evidence generation and AI reasoning. They are seeking a Founding Data Science Engineer to own this platform...
Huxley Associates
New York, NY4 days ago - ...About the role You will be the first engineering hire, with two responsibilities. The... ...The second is applied AI: how we build software with coding agents, and how AI features... ...being chased, and say plainly what you found. You want to commit to this company and...Full timeLocal area
Kintaro Labs
New York, NY23 hours ago $165k - $250k
...About the team Mbodi builds the software layer that lets industrial robots learn new skills from instruction in minutes instead of... ...orchestration, and compiled neural inference. As one of our early engineers, you'll work on the core systems that translate camera input...Work at office3 days per weekMbodi AI
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New York, NY22 hours ago- ...The Role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join as the first engineering hire and take ownership of core platform systems that run in real time. You will build data infrastructure, experimentation tooling and automated operational systems,...Full timeWork at office
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New York, NY4 days ago - ...this role on behalf of our client. Join as one of the earliest engineers and take on a broad mix of backend and user-facing work.... ...closely with customers to turn their goals into working production software, and help establish the technical standards and working culture...Full timeWork at office
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New York, NY23 hours ago - ...on behalf of our client. Act as an early, senior-level product engineer who owns features from first concept through production. Build... ...strategic decisions. What We're Looking For ~1 to 3 years of software engineering experience, with strength in product engineering...Full time
Fast-growing software company
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$200k
Position Title: Founding Fullstack Engineer Location: Strongly Preferred - New York City Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Work Policy: In-Office (U.S. only) Start Timeline: ASAP Sponsorship: H1B Transfer Compensation Base Salary: $0 - $200,000 (dependent on experience...Permanent employmentFull timeH1bWork at officeImmediate start- ...Founding AI Lead, Forward Deployed Engineering About the Opportunity A leading global alternative asset management firm, with more than $300 billion... ..., retrieval systems, automation, traditional software, process redesign, or simply recommend not building at...Full time
Long Ridge Partners
New York, NY1 day ago - GPF Staffing is recruiting a Founding Principal Engineer for a rapidly growing healthcare technology company transforming pediatric mental health... ...three days per week). We seek a leader with 6+ years of software experience, strong product sense, and a desire to drive AI...Work at office3 days per week
- ...NYC and operating in a hybrid mode, is seeking its first engineering hire outside the founding team. You will report to the CTO, own significant parts... ...interact closely with pharma customers on challenging software problems. This high-ownership role requires delivering...
- ...collection, revenue, operational efficiency, and intelligence. Founded out of the University of Chicago, Speakeasy closed its Seed... ...Description This is a full-time, in-person Full Stack Software Engineer role in New York, NY. You'll ship to production on Day 1...Full time
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PREDICTION
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...platform, and we're scaling fast. This is a founding team, these first hires will shape the... ...conversation. You might come from engineering, consulting, product, or pre-sales — what... ...Minimum of 5 years experience in software engineering, AI/ML, or enterprise technology...Work experience placementWork at officeLocal areaAccenture
New York, NY23 hours ago$215k - $235k
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