Founding Full-Stack Engineer — Build & Own Core Features

Weekday; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech startup in San Francisco is seeking a founding engineer to help build their core product from the ground up. This hands-on role demands a product-minded individual who thrives in startup environments. Responsibilities include building robust frontend and backend features, designing APIs, and collaborating closely with founders and designers. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in TypeScript, React, and Node.js. This position offers an exciting chance for ownership in a transformative tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Strong background in building web products.
• Product-minded with a sense of high ownership.

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end product features across frontend and backend.
• Ship quickly in 0→1 environments.
• Design APIs, schemas, and workflows.
• Partner closely with founders and design teams.
• Establish best engineering practices.
• Use AI tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Production web products

Startup experience

Independent work

Tools

Next.js

Postgres

Redis

AWS

GCP

Docker

CI/CD

GitHub

Job description

A pioneering tech startup in San Francisco is seeking a founding engineer to help build their core product from the ground up. This hands-on role demands a product-minded individual who thrives in startup environments. Responsibilities include building robust frontend and backend features, designing APIs, and collaborating closely with founders and designers. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in TypeScript, React, and Node.js. This position offers an exciting chance for ownership in a transformative tech landscape.