Founding Fullstack Engineer: React Typescript
About the job Founding Fullstack Engineer: React TypescriptFounding EngineerLocation: New York, NYWork Type: In-personEmployment Type: Full-timeExperience Level: Open (new grads welcome)Compensation: $100,000 $120,000 per year + equityVisa Sponsorship: Not availableAbout the CompanyThis NYC based startup is building the real-world social layer for Gen Z where group-hosted events are powered by tools like AI scheduling, collaborative hosting, ticketing, text blasts, dues collection, and brand sponsorships.Think event planning meets social infrastructure, designed for daily use across college campuses.The platform has grown from 1 to 12+ schools, with 70+ more on the waitlist. Hundreds of events have already been hosted, and the company has landed paying brand deals with names like Monster Energy, the Jonas Brothers popcorn brand, and Winnie Harlows cosmetics line all achieved with zero paid marketing.After shipping 18 new features this year and raising $500K in pre-seed funding (including the largest check ever from CNVC, the startup competition that launched Grubhub and Braintree), the team is ready to bring on a Founding Engineer to help shape whats next.About the RoleAs the Founding Engineer, you will own the full stack React, TypeScript, and Node and lead the development of core features like:Drop HostingAI-powered schedulingMulti-user logistics and group coordinationTicketing and dues infrastructurework directly with the founder to shape the product roadmap, scale the architecture, and define the engineering culture. The team ships weekly, experiments fast, and cuts what doesnt work. This isnt a role for someone who needs hand-holding or is just looking to build a résumé. Its for someone who thrives on autonomy, ownership, and tangible product impact someone who wants to build something people will talk about. What You will GetReal equity and ownership from day oneFull autonomy and creative control over the tech directionMentorship from experienced operators and investorsDirect collaboration with the founding teamA product youll actually use and be proud to buildA fast-paced, high-growth environment with constant learning opportunitiesClear paths to grow into leadership, product, or CTO roles What Were Looking ForFull-stack experience across frontend (React/TypeScript), backend, and basic infrastructureExperience shipping and scaling consumer-facing products (mobile-first or cross-platform is a plus)Strong product sense and attention to clean, user-friendly UI/UXComfort working quickly and independently in ambiguous environmentsFamiliarity with AI-assisted dev tools like GitHub Copilot or similar Interview ProcessBehavioral InterviewCoding Test or ProjectIn-person Work TrialInterview with InvestorsOffer