Founding Senior/Staff Engineer

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  • San Francisco, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Founding Senior/Staff Engineer

    • Title of Role: Founding Senior/Staff Engineer
    • Location: San Francisco, hybrid
    • Company Stage of Funding: Seed — B2B
    • Office Type: Hybrid
    • Salary: $160K–$200K

    Company Description

    We're representing a dynamic startup focused on revolutionizing the B2B landscape. This company is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver exceptional solutions for enterprise clients. With a small, agile team, they are poised for rapid growth and are looking for passionate individuals to join their mission.

    What You Will Do

    • Design and develop robust applications using Django and PostgreSQL for backend services.
    • Build interactive user interfaces with TypeScript and React, ensuring a seamless user experience.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Git and Slack to streamline development processes.
    • Implement authentication solutions using Clerk and integrate ATS/HRIS functionalities with Merge.dev.
    • Optimize application performance and reliability hosted on Render and Vercel.
    • Utilize AI tooling such as Claude Code, Cursor, and ChatGPT to enhance development workflows.
    • Contribute to the overall architecture and design of scalable systems while mentoring junior engineers.

    Ideal Candidate Background

    • 5–10 years of experience in full-stack engineering with a strong focus on Django and PostgreSQL.
    • Proficiency in TypeScript and React for frontend development.
    • Experience with version control systems, specifically Git.
    • Familiarity with collaboration tools like Slack and Notion.
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to changing priorities.

    Preferred

    • Experience with AI tooling and integrations in development processes.
    • Knowledge of performance monitoring tools such as Graphite and Linear.
    • Familiarity with enterprise-level B2B solutions and fintech applications.

    Compensation and Benefits

    The base salary for this role ranges from $160K to $200K, complemented by competitive equity options. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Authenticationunmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
    • Carbon Fiberunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Djangounmatched
    • Gitunmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • PostgreSQLunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Seed Fundingunmatched
    • Slackunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Systems Scalabilityunmatched
    • Technical Deliveryunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched

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