Founding Engineer

Success Matcher Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Matcher Recruitment is seeking a Founding Engineer to architect the core systems of an AI agent platform for e‑commerce and fintech. This role lets you own the technical roadmap, build reliable infrastructure from scratch, and shape the engineering culture as the company scales.

You will design scalable backend systems, drive low-latency performance, and influence hiring while collaborating with a high-performance team in a VC-backed startup.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of full-stack engineering experience.
• Hands-on builder who ships side projects independently.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, React, and relational DBs.
• Experience with sneaker bot development is a plus.
• CS degree from a top-tier program or equivalent experience at talent-dense companies.

Responsibilities

• Architect & build: design, develop, and scale product infrastructure, developer tools, and APIs from conception to production.
• Solve complexity: build robust backend systems for high-stakes payment and checkout workflows.
• Drive innovation: use bleeding-edge tech for low-latency performance and reliability.
• Scale the team: influence hiring decisions and help cultivate a high-performance engineering culture.

Skills

Full-stack engineering

Builder mentality

TypeScript

React

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Education

CS degree (top-tier program)

Job description

Visa Sponsorship: Yes (Open to H1B transfers)

The Opportunity

Our client, a high-growth startup backed by top-tier VCs, is looking for a Founding Engineer to architect the core systems of an AI agent platform designed for the e-commerce and fintech space. This isn't just a coding role—its an invitation to own the technical roadmap, build reliable infrastructure from scratch, and define the engineering culture of a company destined to scale.

What You'll Do

• Architect & Build: Design, develop, and scale product infrastructure, developer tools, and APIs from conception to production.
• Solve Complexity: Build robust backend systems capable of handling the nuances of high-stakes payment and checkout workflows.
• Drive Innovation: Use bleeding-edge tech to ensure low-latency performance and system reliability.
• Scale the Team: Influence hiring decisions and help cultivate a high-performance, collaborative engineering environment.

What Were Looking For

• Experience: 2–6 years of full-stack engineering experience, preferably at a reputable VC-backed startup or a top-tier tech firm.
• The "Builder" Mentality: You don't just wait for tickets; you ship full-stack side projects independently.
• Technical Stack: Deep proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Relational Databases (Postgres/MySQL).
• The "Plus" Factor: Experience as a sneaker bot developer is a massive advantage—we value the grit and technical creativity required to win in competitive, high-speed environments.
• Education: A degree in CS from a top-tier program (Stanford, Berkeley, etc.) or experience at "talent-dense" companies (e.g., Palantir, Ramp, SpaceX).

Why Join?

This role is for those who thrive in high-commitment, high-reward environments. If you are passionate about AI, fintech, and building products that solve real-world friction, let's talk.