Founding Product Engineer
$190k - $210kRecruiting from Scratch
Founding Product Engineer
What You Will Do
- Title of Role: Founding Product Engineer
- Location: San Francisco, CA, Hybrid
- Company Stage of Funding: Venture Round - Fintech, Financial Services, Consumer
- Office Type: Hybrid
- Salary: $190K-$210K
What You Will Do
- Lead the development of core product features from ideation to launch, taking ownership of both frontend and backend systems.
- Build and maintain scalable APIs and services using technologies like React, TypeScript, and Go.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to ensure high-quality user experiences that meet market needs.
- Drive initiatives that enhance product performance and user engagement, utilizing data to inform decisions.
- Iterate on live production systems, ensuring reliability and responsiveness in real-world usage scenarios.
- Foster a culture of innovation and accountability within a small, agile team, contributing to a fast-paced startup environment.
- Engage in continuous learning and application of emerging technologies to improve development workflows.
- 3-10 years of experience as a full-stack engineer with a strong focus on product development.
- Proven track record of building and shipping consumer-facing applications in startup settings.
- Proficiency in TypeScript and experience with at least one backend language, preferably Go.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of features from concept through deployment, with a focus on user impact and business results.
- Experience working in early-stage or high-growth startups, comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid change.
- Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Terraform, and Redis to support infrastructure needs.
- Background in fintech or related industries, with exposure to payments, banking, or financial systems.
- Experience utilizing AI coding tools to enhance development efficiency.
- Strong educational background from a top computer science program or equivalent technical rigor.
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