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With $16M raised from top-tier VCs, the team is composed of elite engineers and specialists from Stripe, SpaceX, and Goldman Sachs.The RoleAs the Full Stack Lead, you will own the parent-facing mobile and web experiences from inception to launch.End-to-End Ownership: Lead the reimbursements product across mobile (receipt capture, claims) and web (statementing).System Design: Build for clarity and trust, ensuring families are never confused about eligibility or fund status.Operational Integration: Tightly link the UI with backend and ops workflows to create a reliable payments machine with clean audit trails.Data-Driven Growth: Instrument funnels and \"confusion hotspots\" to turn user behavior data into product improvements.Setting Standards: Establish the architecture, code quality, and release processes for the app layer.RequirementsTo be successful in this founding role, you must meet the following criteria:Relocation/Presence: You are willing to relocate to San Francisco, CA or Phoenix, AZ and work in-person with the team.Proven Shipping Velocity: you have a history of shipping apps constantly to production, including personal side projects.Technical Detail: You take pride in refining design and architecture to improve the user experience.Product Intuition: You have a strong \"taste\" for intuitive AI and pay close attention to the psychology of features.Collaborative Nature: You are willing to get \"out of localhost\" to engage in family visits and collaborate with government agencies.High Standards: You have high expectations for yourself and a deep commitment to the quality of your work.BenefitsSignificant Equity: This is a high-commitment founding role with significant equity compensation.Visa Support: The company can provide support for those who do not currently have a visa.High Autonomy: You will be given the autonomy to find the best path forward and solve customer problems.Travel: Opportunities to travel to visit customers and stakeholders.Elite Peer Group: Work directly with a team of high-achievers, including former heads of risk at Stripe and Mercury.","company":"Eql Tech","rawCompany":"eql tech","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-03T08:50:26.152Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.00","title":"Computer Occupations, All Other","slug":"computer-occupations-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Founding Full Stack Engineer (FinTech & EdTech)","description":"The OpportunityEQL Tech is recruiting for a founding role within a venture-backed startup building the financial infrastructure for the future of education. 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