Founding Engineer

Founding Engineer | New York City | $140k–$220k + EquityAn early-stage startup is looking for its first full-time engineer to help build the future of school operations.This is a genuine founding engineering opportunity for someone who loves solving difficult technical problems, takes ownership, and wants to build products from the ground up.The opportunity:$140,000–$220,000 salary + 0.5–1.5% equityNew York City — fully in-officeFounding Engineer working directly with the foundersSeed-stage startup backed by Reach CapitalBuild AI-driven automation, backend infrastructure and mobile applicationsTake ownership of major product areas and influence technical directionWhat you’ll be working on:Building intelligent automation systems that integrate with legacy school softwareDesigning reliable backend architecture and complex data integrationsDeveloping mobile applications across iOS and AndroidSolving challenging engineering problems around browser automation, asynchronous systems and reliabilityWorking directly with customers to shape and ship product improvementsWhat they’re looking for:1–5 years of experience, including promising new graduates with exceptional projectsProven ability to ship production software end to endStrong backend engineering and system design fundamentalsSomeone highly adaptable who learns new technologies quicklyA high-ownership mindset, strong communication skills and genuine technical curiosityHackathon winners, engineers with impressive side projects, and those who enjoy tackling problems beyond their usual specialism will be particularly interesting.This is a high-intensity, in-person role for someone who wants real responsibility, meaningful equity and the chance to help shape an early-stage company.Interested? Please apply or message me directly!