Founding Full-Stack Software Engineer (React / Node.js / NestJS / PostgreSQL)

NOTE: We run a highly-efficient, high-velocity interview process and expect candidates who can keep up. Strong candidates often go from first conversation to offer in 1-2 days, not weeks or months.This process is a signal. We respect candidates’ time, give fast, clear feedback, and expect decisiveness in return. If this pace excites you, you’ll thrive here.Job Type: Full-timeDepartment: EngineeringLocation: San Francisco (In-Person)Salary: $175K — $225KEquity: 2.00% — 3.00%About CarmaCarma is building an AI-native platform that transforms fleet operations from tedious, manual work into effortless, automated workflows.We’re the fastest-growing company in fleet management software. Carma already powers some of the largest fleets in the U.S., including Fortune 500 clients, saving operations teams thousands of hours by eliminating busywork and keeping vehicles on the road.Backed by Soma Capital, Y Combinator, the founders of Superhuman, and top-tier investors, we raised our $5.5M seed and are sprinting toward a Series A in 2026.We’re hiring the top 0.1% of engineers who want real ownership and impact—starting Day 1, you’ll build and ship fast to production for enterprise clients. Fleet operations run in real time, so your work is immediately used in the field and gets real customer feedback in hours, not months.Our ValuesAct with Urgency: We move swiftly from decision to action — prioritizing impact, cutting through complexity, and delivering results without delay.Lead with Grit: We tackle every challenge with persistence, ingenuity, and resilience — turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and excellence.Earn and Keep Trust: We build credibility through honesty, accountability, and transparency — doing what’s right even when no one’s watching.The RoleWe’re hiring a Full-Stack Engineer to own key product features end-to-end. You’ll work across React, NestJS, Postgres, Prisma ORM, and AWS to ship features that power AI-driven workflows and core user experiences.You’ll get high-level product direction, and be trusted to scope, design, and build the right solution — quickly and independently. This is a role for someone who knows how to unblock themselves, drill into ambiguity, and ship without waiting on perfect specs.What You’ll DoShip full-stack product features across our core app and AI-powered workflowsTranslate high-level product goals into concrete backend + frontend implementationsMake smart tradeoffs in speed, scope, and UX — without excessive handholdingWork closely with product/business/operations teams across sprints to move fast and stay alignedTouch every part of the stack: React, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, AWSMust-HavesAbout You - What We’re Looking For2–4 years building full-stack products in production environmentsAttended a reputable 4-year university in with a strong CS programStrong across both frontend and backendHave a strong product-oriented mindsetAbility to take a problem statement and own the solution through to shippingKnows when to move fast, when to ask questions, and when to polishNo ego, no drama — just high-context execution and good judgmentComfortable with ambiguity and skilled at building structure in fast-moving, chaotic environmentsHave excellent communication skills and responsivenessHave an eagerness to build solutions to challenging problems in a fast-paced and autonomous environment, as candidates will take on a wide set of responsibilitiesIdeal Candidate HasHave an interest in the automotive spaceHas strong personal projects that demonstrate that you have built and shipped products, for which there are current active usersCurrent job or previous job is at a high-growth startup or market-leading tech company, where you have demonstrated fast-track career progression in those rolesExperience building complex, workflow-driven B2B SaaS products (Vanta, Ramp, Gusto, etc.)Not a Fit IfYou’re looking for a 9–5 with fixed hoursYou’re looking for remote or hybrid workYou prioritize or think about work-life balance oftenYou’re uncomfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentYou need rigid structure or hand-holding to be effectiveYou lead with ego instead of curiosity, collaboration, and accountabilityYou struggle to balance competing priorities across strategic and tactical workWhy In-Person in SF MattersYou’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with a cracked sales and product team of former founders and industry experts in their 20s.Decisions happen live, not in backlogged async threads.A players work with A players. There’s a buzzing energy in the office. Hit the whiteboard with anyone here and you’ll understand why.Benefits100% premium medical, dental & vision coverage for you and your dependentsUnlimited PTO + major federal holidaysDoorDash stipend + all meals covered in-officeGym membership coveredFrequent team dinners, events, and off-sitesThe opportunity to transform and take over a legacy, multi-billion-dollar industry