Are you a builder at heart who loves solving complex technical problems and shaping scalable systems? Join our stealth-mode AI startup where you'll have high ownership and the ability to make meaningful decisions that directly impact our product and technical direction.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) to play a pivotal role in building reliable backend services, optimizing databases, and shaping architectural decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love collaborating with fellow senior engineers, and take pride in writing clean, maintainable code, we'd love to meet you.

Tasks

What You'll Do

• Build & Scale Backends: Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
• Model & Optimize Databases: Create efficient schemas to support current needs while planning for future scale.
• Shape Architecture: Collaborate with other senior engineers and the CTO to refine system design and ensure smooth integration between backend, frontend, and infrastructure.
• Validate Infrastructure: Partner with our DevOps team to review and validate AWS configurations, deployments, and security practices.
• Enhance CI/CD: Ensure robust, automated pipelines for reliable deployments and rapid iteration.
• Maintain Quality: Write clean, testable, and scalable code and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering best practices.
• Mentor & Share Knowledge: Support junior engineers through guidance, debugging help, and sharing best practices.Leverage AI Thoughtfully: Use AI tools strategically to enhance productivity and code quality, with a clear understanding of when and how to apply them effectively—we don't "vibe code," we use AI to make our work better.

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality, performant backend code shipped consistently with significant ownership of features and technical decisions.
• Reliable integrations across backend, frontend, and infrastructure.
• Valuable contributions to architecture and database design discussions.
• CI/CD pipelines running smoothly with minimal downtime.
• Positive peer feedback on collaboration and technical leadership.
• Thoughtful application of AI tools that demonstrably improves development velocity and code quality.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Strong skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience building and maintaining REST APIs or microservices.
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD workflows and Git-based development.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment with high autonomy.
• AI-first mindset: Comfortable using AI tools strategically while maintaining strong engineering fundamentals.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with NestJS or similar backend frameworks.
• Exposure to frontend frameworks like Angular.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Performance tuning and security optimization experience.Previous experience in AI/ML startups or working with AI-powered products.

Tools & Technologies

• Core Stack: Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL
• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, GitHub Actions (or similar CI/CD)
• Version Control: Git
• Frontend (optional): AngularAI Tools: Integrated strategically throughout our development workflow

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working Here

• High Ownership & Impact: Make meaningful technical decisions and see your code power critical features from day one.
• Stealth-Mode Innovation: Help build something groundbreaking in the AI space with the freedom to shape both product and architecture.
• Cutting-Edge Stack: Modern tools, AI-first culture, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work directly with other senior engineers, the CTO, and cross-functional teams who love solving complex problems together.
• Strategic AI Integration: Be part of a team that uses AI thoughtfully to enhance engineering productivity, not as a replacement for solid engineering practices.

Ready to Shape the Future of AI?

Join us in building a product—and a codebase—that can scale to the next level. You'll have the ownership, autonomy, and technical challenges that make this role truly rewarding.Apply now and help us build something extraordinary.

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