Software Engineer

Jack; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Health insurance

Hybrid work in NYC

Job summary

Jack, a fast-growing startup, is building an AI-native platform to transform how consumer brands manage complex operational workflows. The team works directly with customers and founders to shape product direction in a high-ownership, high-impact culture. Hybrid collaboration opportunities are available in New York City.

The role focuses on shipping full-stack features, scalable backend systems, and integrations, with competitive compensation and equity for early team members.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Full-stack development experience with React.
• Experience designing APIs, asynchronous systems, and webhooks.
• Solid understanding of database design and query optimization.
• Ability to own projects and work independently in a fast-paced startup.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship full-stack product features from concept through production.
• Design scalable backend systems, APIs, and event-driven workflows.
• Develop customer-facing applications and internal tools.
• Create integrations with third-party platforms and external systems.
• Improve platform reliability, observability, and performance.
• Collaborate directly with customers to understand workflows.
• Work across frontend, backend, and infra based on priorities.
• Influence engineering culture and product direction in an early-stage company.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

React

APIs

Databases

Ownership

Communication

Startup experience

Job description

A fast-growing stealth startup is building an AI-native platform transforming how consumer brands manage complex operational workflows. Focused on modernizing outdated systems within a massive and underserved industry, the company is creating intelligent infrastructure that automates critical business operations from end to end. Backed by top-tier investors and led by experienced founders with deep operational and technical expertise, the team is tackling real-world challenges at scale with AI-powered workflows, seamless integrations, and mission-critical reliability. The company operates with a high-ownership, high-impact culture where engineers work closely with customers and directly influence the product from day one.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship full-stack product features from concept through production
• Design scalable backend systems, APIs, and event-driven workflows
• Develop customer-facing applications and internal operational tools
• Create and maintain integrations with third-party platforms and external systems
• Improve platform reliability, observability, and system performance
• Collaborate directly with customers to understand workflows and solve operational challenges
• Work across frontend, backend, and infrastructure depending on business priorities
• Help shape engineering culture, architecture decisions, and product direction in an early-stage environment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of software engineering experience, preferably in startup environments
• Strong experience with TypeScript and Node.js
• Full-stack development experience, including modern frontend frameworks such as React
• Experience working with APIs, asynchronous systems, webhooks, and integrations
• Strong understanding of database design and query optimization
• Ability to take ownership of projects and execute independently
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for building reliable, customer-centric software products
• Competitive salary ($160,000 - $220,000) and equity package
• Health insurance coverage
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced founders and industry leaders
• High ownership and direct impact on company growth
• Collaborative, fast-moving startup environment
• Hybrid work environment with strong in-person collaboration opportunities in New York City