Research Engineer

Goliath Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI platform in New York is seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to drive key projects and mentor other engineers. This role offers the chance to significantly impact AI-driven product development. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of software development experience and a strong background in leading cross-functional projects. Competitive compensation package with a total comp range of $200k–$300k.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Operate independently with minimal input from product/design.
• Experience leading teams in a technical or people capacity.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of key projects across the stack.
• Partner directly with founders to shape long-term product and platform strategy.
• Lead and mentor other engineers while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Skills

Software development experience

Communication skills

Product-minded

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Figma

Job description

Overview

We\'re working with one of the fastest-growing AI platforms helping e-commerce businesses boost performance online. The team is led by sharp founders (ex-Uber, successful exits) and has raised $8.2M from Figma, Y Combinator, Vercel, and General Catalyst. They\'re hiring a senior full-stack engineer to join a lean, high-impact team focused on building modern product experiences used by hundreds of thousands of users. In this role, you\'ll be a key contributor to major initiatives across AI-driven product workflows, checkout systems, analytics, inventory management, and 3rd-party integrations. You\’ll own features from architecture to production, there are no layers of bureaucracy, and your decisions directly impact users and the business. In just 18 months they\’ve scaled from 30 - 3,000+ customers and hit $6M ARR, with huge runway ahead. As the company grows, you\’ll have the opportunity to define technical direction, establish best practices, and mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of key projects across the stack—from planning and architecture to delivery
• Partner directly with founders to shape long-term product and platform strategy
• Lead and mentor other engineers while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Interface with high-visibility stakeholders to move fast on critical priorities
• Deliver high-quality code that\'s easy to maintain and scale, with strong documentation
• Help define hiring strategies and assist in building a world-class engineering team

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Prior experience owning major cross-functional projects
• Built products from 0 to 1 with real users and revenue
• Operate independently with minimal input from product/design
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Product-minded and customer-obsessed
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced decision-making
• Committed to continuous shipping and iterating fast
• Experience leading teams in a technical or people capacity
• Founded or co-founded a startup
• Prior experience at a Series A or earlier company
• Attend hackathons or enjoy rapid prototyping
• Have a design eye or familiarity with tools like Figma
• Prefer solving real-world problems over grinding Leetcode

Total comp: 200-300k base

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Software Development

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