Founding Software Engineer

Engineering
On-site, San Francisco, CA
Full-time
165k - 250k

Full-Stack • System Architecture • Technical Leadership • Product Development • Startup Experience • Mentoring

About this role

As a Founding Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a new platform. You will build foundational parts of the technology, set system architecture, and help deliver on the technical and product roadmap. This is a high-impact opportunity to define engineering best practices and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

What you'll do

  • Work closely with technical leadership to build the product from the ground up
  • Champion user experience and guide design decisions alongside the founding team
  • Set foundational system architecture and select key technologies for the codebase
  • Help build V1 of the platform and deliver on the technical and product roadmap
  • Establish engineering best practices and mentor junior engineers

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience as a software engineer at high-performing, talent-dense companies
  • Experience building products from the ground up and setting technical direction
  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Passion for user experience and product quality
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a strong in-person culture

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What we offer

  • Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid family leave, PTO, and commuter benefits
  • 401(k) options
  • Snacks, coffee, and regular team events
  • Collaborative, in-person office environment in San Francisco