Senior Full-Stack Developer

Role: Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Backend Focus)Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)Salary: $160k - $280k (plus equity)About UsWe’re an AI startup on a mission to redefine how businesses leverage intelligent systems. Backed by top-tier investors, we’re building cutting-edge products at the intersection of machine learning, data, and user experience.The RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with a backend focus to help us design and scale our core platform. You will be an early member of the team and will lead backend development in Python, contribute to frontend features in React.js, and shape the architecture that powers our AI-driven products.What You’ll DoBuild and scale Python-based APIs (FastAPI/Django/Flask) powering real-time AI applicationsCollaborate on React.js frontend features for a seamless user experienceDesign and optimize databases (PostgreSQL) for performance and scalabilityDeploy and manage services in AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, etc.)Drive engineering best practices: testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and securityMentor teammates and influence technical directionWhat We’re Looking For5+ years in full-stack or backend-focused rolesExperienced working at an early-stage or high-growth startup (Top VC backed or Founding Engineer)Strong expertise in Python & REST API design (open to Golang experience too)Experience with React.js and modern frontend workflowsSolid knowledge of SQL databases and data modelingCloud deployment experience (AWS preferred)Bonus: familiarity with AI/ML pipelines, Docker and/or KubernetesWhy Join UsWork on cutting-edge AI products with massive impact potentialSmall, fast-moving team where your voice shapes the productCompetitive compensation, equity, and benefitsA chance to grow with a company that’s scaling rapidly - fantastic career progression opportunities