Founding Software Engineer

DGC Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent, high-growth startup in the Bay Area is seeking a talented Founding Software Engineer. This hands-on role involves defining the technical direction and building the company's infrastructure while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python and experience with modern frontend frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a full-stack or backend engineer.
• Familiarity with at least one Python backend framework.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical roadmap and ensure delivery aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with the team to design and implement backend, frontend, and infrastructure components.

Skills

Python

Typescript

React

Next.js

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science

Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Description for Founding Software Engineer

This position is provided by DGC Search. Your actual compensation will depend on your skills and experience — consult with your recruiter for more details.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from DGC Search

My client, a prominent, high-growth startup in the Bay Area, is seeking a talented Founding Engineer.

You will play a critical role in defining the technical direction and building the company's infrastructure. This hands-on role involves liaising with multiple stakeholders and covering various parts of the tech stack.

Compensation includes $200K - $300K salary plus equity (potentially higher for exceptional candidates).

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send an updated resume to: [e-mail]

Duties of the Founding Software Engineer

• Define the technical roadmap and ensure delivery aligned with business goals.
• Maintain development processes, tools, and workflows.
• Collaborate closely with the team to design and implement backend, frontend, and infrastructure components.
• Act as a long-term technical leader, owning critical technology and architecture decisions.
• Help define and execute the technical roadmap to meet business objectives.
• Invent, extend, and maintain development processes, tools, and workflows.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with familiarity in at least one Python backend framework.
• 3+ years of experience as a full-stack or backend engineer, focusing on building scalable applications.
• Proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework; experience with Typescript, React, or Next.js preferred.
• Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes is advantageous.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions include Information Technology
• Industries: Information Services, IT System Data Services, Data Infrastructure, and Analytics

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