Founding Full Stack Engineer

Founding Full-Stack Engineer

The future of marketing is personality-led, and we've built the world's first B2B influencer marketplace. Our mission is simple: get B2B creators paid. We've scaled rapidly since launching just 6 months ago, reaching multiple six-figure ARR and a $1M+ GMV run rate.

We are onboarding brands including HubSpot, Clay, Webflow, Xero, and 100s more. Check out our website for case studies.

We're backed by multiple billion-dollar VC funds and have a team of 30+ well-known advisors and subject matter expert (SME's). Our founders are seasoned entrepreneurs with multiple successful startups behind them, building a culture where high performance meets autonomy.

Our Los Angeles-based team is passionate, driven, and positioned at the forefront of an exploding market.

Role Overview: We're seeking a driven and highly skilled Founding Full-Stack Engineer to join our early engineering team. You'll directly shape the Limelight product, impacting every layer of our marketplace, from innovative frontend experiences to robust backend systems.

Why Limelight?

• Work closely with experienced multi-time founders.
• Join a rapidly scaling team backed by tier 1 investors.
• Collaborate with leading brands and creators, defining B2B influencer marketing.
• Fully autonomous, high-ownership environment.
• Located in vibrant Los Angeles, with remote flexibility.

What You'll Do:

• Architect, design, and implement scalable full-stack solutions across frontend (React, TypeScript), backend (Node.js), and databases (MySQL).
• Develop and optimize Limelight's core marketplace and influencer management tools.
• Integrate and leverage AI tools to enhance marketplace automation, content creation, and analytics.
• Write clean, maintainable code with excellent documentation and communication.
• Collaborate closely with founders and product team, influencing the product roadmap.

Must-Haves:

• 4-10 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js, and MySQL.
• Excellent communication, documentation skills, and ability to work independently.
• Experience or strong interest in leveraging AI tools and integrating AI-driven features.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Strapi, GCP, and Recoil.
• Prior experience in early-stage startups or marketplaces.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about the creator economy and B2B influencer space.
• Excited to operate autonomously, drive projects end-to-end, and set high standards.
• Eager to shape the engineering culture and team from the ground up.
• A proactive communicator who enjoys collaborating closely with non-technical stakeholders.

Join us and build the future of creator-driven B2B marketing at Limelight.

How to Apply

1. Send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io
2. Make sure the subject line includes the role you are applying for and your LinkedIn URL
3. Please also attach your resume