Founding Applied AI Full Stack Engineer

Alpha Associates Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A FinTech startup is seeking an experienced Fullstack Engineer to shape their platform end-to-end. This role is ideal for someone with over 5 years of experience and a strong background in Python and TypeScript. You will work on prototyping and deploying AI-powered features while contributing across the tech stack. This opportunity offers a competitive salary ranging from $200k to $250k, plus equity and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Fullstack Engineer.
• Strong Python and TypeScript foundation.
• Experience with production AI systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI intelligence layer.
• Prototype and deploy AI-powered features end-to-end.
• Contribute across the tech stack using Python and TypeScript.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

LLM orchestration

AI-powered features

FinTech background

Tools

FastAPI

NestJS

Postgres

Job description

Overview

Founding Applied AI Fullstack Engineer – FinTech Startup – $200k–$250k + Equity | San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)

This is a ground-floor opportunity for an experienced Fullstack Engineer (5+ years) to shape the platform end-to-end, working closely with the leadership team.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and implement the AI intelligence layer (LLM orchestration, not model training)
• Prototype, test, and deploy AI-powered features end-to-end
• Contribute across the stack with Python and TypeScript

Tech stack: Python (FastAPI), TypeScript, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, NestJS, Postgres

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years as a Fullstack Engineer
• Strong Python and TypeScript foundation
• Experience with production AI systems (LLM orchestration)
• FinTech or compliance-heavy background is a plus
• Founding team role with significant ownership
• Backed by top-tier investors and industry leaders
• Competitive salary ($200k–$250k) plus equity

Compensation

Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Company

Co-Founder & Director at Alpha Associates Recruitment Ltd. (Manchester / Austin)

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