Remote Founding-Stage Backend/Full-Stack Engineer

Goliath Partners; United States; Remote; USD 212,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Goliath Partners is seeking a founding-caliber Backend Leaning Full Stack Engineer to join a well-funded, leader in its space. This role offers ownership over architecture, technical direction, and product decisions within a small, high-performing team.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in backend-focused software, strong Python/Node.js/JavaScript, and familiarity with early-stage startups. Remote across the US with offices in SF, Seattle, NY, and Austin, with compensation of $200k–$300k base plus

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with a backend focus.
• Strong Python, Node.js, and JavaScript experience.
• BS in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience at an early-stage startup or as one of the first engineering hires is highly preferred.
• Exposure to Computer Vision, hardware, robotics, or edge systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture, technical direction, and product priorities with high ownership.
• Build across the backend and contribute wherever the business needs you most.
• Work on a production-grade Jetson-based inference stack, leveraging strong Linux fundamentals.
• Join a team that builds, iterates quickly, and wears multiple hats.

Skills

Python

Node.js

JavaScript

Education

BS CS or related field

Tools

Jetson

Job description

Goliath Partners is seeking a founding-caliber Backend Leaning Full Stack Engineer to join a well-funded, leader in its space. This role offers ownership over architecture, technical direction, and product decisions within a small, high-performing team.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in backend-focused software, strong Python/Node.js/JavaScript, and familiarity with early-stage startups. Remote across the US with offices in SF, Seattle, NY, and Austin, with compensation of $200k–$300k base plus