Founding Engineer-II (Full Stack)

Role Summary

• •Serve as the second engineering hire, working closely with the Founder to build and own critical financial infrastructure.
• •Design and implement atomic multi-currency settlement systems ensuring correctness and fault tolerance.
• •Develop both backend and frontend features using Python, FastAPI, Next.js, and TypeScript with end-to-end ownership.
• •Drive architectural decisions focusing on reliability, type safety, and code quality for an enterprise-grade platform.
• •Work onsite in San Francisco in a high-autonomy role with potential to evolve into technical leadership.

About the Company

• •Early-stage fintech startup focused on modernizing cross-border payments using stablecoin settlement.
• •Company values first principles thinking, velocity without compromise, and trust & integrity in building financial infrastructure.
• •Small, highly collaborative team emphasizing high-context collaboration and direct founder interaction.
• •Mission-driven to create borderless, low-cost payments that promote global financial inclusion.
• •Offers founding-level equity ownership with a transparent approach to company trajectory and cap table.

What You Should Know

• •Role requires deep expertise in Python and TypeScript ecosystems, not just syntax familiarity.
• •Candidates should be comfortable with end-to-end ownership including unfamiliar domains and UI design.
• •Onsite presence in San Francisco is mandatory, reflecting the company’s emphasis on in-person collaboration.
• •The position offers high autonomy with no fixed career path, allowing growth as an IC or into leadership.
• •Fintech experience is a plus but not required; a strong focus on correctness and reliability in financial systems is critical.

Key Required Skills