We're assisting a well-funded startup with their search for a founding engineer. Their product allows users to send physical greeting cards with a couple of clicks, escaping the ever growing "digital fatigue" a lot of people are feeling. This role will join the two cofounders onsite in their NYC office.
What you'll do :
- Own the Full Stack : Architect, build, and optimize the core platform, from front-end interfaces to back-end services.
- Work Across Platforms : Develop seamless, intuitive consumer experiences across web and mobile.
- Prototype & Iterate Quickly : They move fast-test, learn, and refine features that push the product (and the brand) forward.
- Collaborate with Design & Content Teams : Work closely with product, design, and marketing to translate creative ideas into functional, delightful experiences.
- Optimize for Performance & Scale : Ensure the tech stack is efficient, scalable, and ready to grow with the business.
- Stay Curious & Experiment : Try new frameworks, leverage AI / ML where relevant, and constantly improve the way they build.
- Help Define Engineering Culture : As a founding engineer, you'll set the tone for how they ship, collaborate, and think about code quality and process.
What you'll bring :
3+ years of experience full-stack engineering, ideally in consumer-focused startups or product-driven teamsExperience at early-stage startups as a founder or founding engineerExperience with mobile development (iOS, Android, or React Native) is a plus.Have experience with e-commerce, payments, or interactive consumer experiences .Have built side projects, startups, or products just for fun.Comfort working across the stack -from front-end UI to backend architecture and databases.Expertise in at least one of : JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js, React, iOS, and Android and a willingness to learn others.Deep understanding of what makes great consumer products -obsession with user experience, clean interfaces, and delightful interactions.A founder's mindset -you care deeply about the product, the people using it, and the team building it.Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action-you're comfortable making decisions and moving forward in uncertainty.Willingness to wear multiple hats and step outside of your comfort zone to help build something truly original .Think about engineering as a creative discipline -you love great UX, design, and thinking about how products make people feel.