Remote Founding Software Engineer

Description:

• As a founding engineer and the 5th team member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology and product.
• You will lead and strategize on engineering, product development, and team scaling while also contributing directly to the codebase.
• You will make critical decisions on building solutions in-house or partnering with others, driving immediate impact.
• This role requires a self-starter who thrives with little hand-holding and is an absolute go-getter.
• You will seamlessly switch between high-level strategy and detailed execution.

Requirements:

• You must have a minimum of 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, networking, and system design are required.
• Proven experience in building and scaling highly scalable, cloud-native solutions is necessary.
• You should have experience leading engineering teams and driving technical strategy.
• A practitioner of DevOps principles is essential.
• Familiarity with microservice architectures is required.
• Proficiency with public cloud platforms, preferably AWS, is necessary.
• Preferred qualifications include extensive experience with Go (Golang) and proficiency in Unix/Linux environments.
• Deep experience with AWS managed services, such as DynamoDB, SQS, and Lambda, is preferred.
• Prior startup experience is also a plus.

Benefits:

• Fully remote positions are available.
• A monthly wellness stipend is provided.
• Unlimited vacation is offered.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage are included.
• A 401(k) plan is available.