Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Staff Full-Stack Engineer for a well-funded AI fintech platform, on-site in NYC, with 5+ years experience and a strong stack (React, TypeScript, Python, AWS).
ABOUT THE ROLE
A well-funded, Series A/B–and-beyond AI fintech platform — now at Series D — is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack to help shape a cutting-edge AI product built on large language models (LLMs). Sitting within a 51–200 person Engineering team in New York City (on-site), you'll own major features across the stack, partner closely with Product and Customer Success, and push the boundaries of what AI-powered tooling can do for the financial services industry.
This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for an engineer who thrives in fast-moving environments and cares deeply about craft, scalability, and user experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Shape product direction and own technical design for AI-powered features across the full stack.
- Deliver major product features end-to-end, from design through production launch.
- Build and maintain feedback loops with end users and the Customer Success team to continuously improve the product.
- Architect scalable systems and implement robust, performant software components.
- Ensure platform reliability, observability, and operational excellence for production services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineers and domain experts to solve complex, ambiguous problems.
- Iterate on UI/UX and product design to deliver experiences that delight users.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Must-haves
- 5+ years of industry experience in full-stack software engineering, delivering production-grade web applications.
- Extensive experience with React and TypeScript for front-end development.
- Proven experience deploying production applications with Python, Next.js, NestJS, Docker, AWS, and Tailwind CSS.
- Hands-on experience adopting the latest framework features in production (e.g., React Server Components, streaming).
- Experience collaborating with product, design, and domain experts to architect scalable systems in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong CS fundamentals, self-motivated owner mindset, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Genuine enthusiasm for AI/LLM tooling and a demonstrated passion for early-stage or hyper-growth companies.
Nice-to-haves
- Background as an early engineer at a hyper-growth startup.
- Experience at a leading AI research institution or a world-class product organization.
- UI/UX and product design sensibility.
- Domain familiarity with financial services or fintech workflows.
LOCATION
This role is on-site in New York City, NY. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available. Visa sponsorship is not offered.