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Founding EngineerDRH Search • New York, NY, United States
Founding Engineer

Founding Engineer

DRH Search • New York, NY, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 teams
  • Experience at early-stage startups as a founder or founding engineer
  • Experience 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.
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