Founding Backend Engineer: Build Core Systems & Scale

Career Launch; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch is hiring a Founding Backend Engineer in the Chicago area to design, own, and scale core backend systems from day one. You will work across product, operations, growth, and strategy to turn messy information into clear next steps, provide practical recommendations, and drive fast execution in ambiguous environments.

This role includes opportunities to influence hiring and candidate evaluation processes as part of Career Launch's ongoing growth, with a focus on collaborating with

Job description

Career Launch is hiring a Founding Backend Engineer in the Chicago area to design, own, and scale core backend systems from day one. You will work across product, operations, growth, and strategy to turn messy information into clear next steps, provide practical recommendations, and drive fast execution in ambiguous environments.

This role includes opportunities to influence hiring and candidate evaluation processes as part of Career Launch's ongoing growth, with a focus on collaborating with