Founding Engineer

• Practice Development & Integration

• Technologies Development Skills

• Location New York, United States

• Type Permanent

Job Title: Founding Software Engineer
Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid or Onsite)

About Us:
A NYC-based startup at the forefront of AI technology, focused on empowering enterprises with cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. Our mission is to harness the potential of AI to solve complex business challenges, drive innovation, and unlock new opportunities. Join our founding team and play a key role in shaping the technology and culture of a transformative company.

Job Overview:
They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Founding Software Engineer to join our early-stage team. As a founding engineer, you will have a significant impact on our product direction, technical architecture, and team culture. This is a full-stack role, with a primary focus on building scalable applications using React, TypeScript, and Python. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in creating AI-powered solutions that redefine enterprise efficiency and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end features and systems, from front-end interfaces to back-end services.

• Build and optimize responsive, user-centric applications using React and TypeScript.

• Develop robust back-end services and APIs using Python and frameworks like Flask or Django.

• Integrate AI/ML models into scalable enterprise solutions, collaborating closely with AI/ML specialists.

• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond.

• Establish and maintain best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.

• Participate in critical decisions about architecture, infrastructure, and technical direction.

• Mentor and guide junior team members as the team grows.

Qualifications:

• Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript.

  • Experience with Python and back-end frameworks such as Flask or Django.

  • Proven track record in designing and building scalable, full-stack applications.

  • Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD, and testing.

  • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and workflows, with a desire to integrate them into enterprise applications.

• Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working in a startup environment or as part of a founding team.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevOps practices.

  • Knowledge of database design and optimization (SQL and NoSQL).

  • Exposure to enterprise SaaS products and their unique challenges.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and significant equity ownership.

• Opportunity to shape the technical and cultural foundation of the company.

• Access to cutting-edge AI/ML tools and resources.

• A dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid or onsite in NYC).

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