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Founding Engineer
Accepting applicationsPeople In AI · New York City Metropolitan Area
Full-Time Mid_senior AIPythonate
Posted
21 May
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
N/A
Founding Engineer
$170k–$200k base + equity
Hybrid, NYC
An AI-native startup is rebuilding critical infrastructure within institutional finance using modern AI systems, automation, and scalable software. Backed by experienced founders from finance and technology, the team is tackling a legacy industry with huge market opportunity and strong early momentum.
This is an opportunity to join as one of the first engineering hires, working directly with the founders and CTO to build the platform from zero to one.
The Role
You’ll help design and build the core product across frontend, backend, APIs, and data systems. This is a highly hands-on role with significant ownership, fast iteration cycles, and direct influence on product and technical direction.
What You’ll Do
Build full-stack product features from concept to production
Develop scalable frontend, backend, and API systems
Work closely with founders on product direction and execution
Help shape architecture, tooling, and engineering best practices
Contribute to AI-powered workflows and automation systems
Collaborate directly with users to build impactful features
What You’ll Bring
Strong TypeScript and full-stack development skills
Experience building products end-to-end
Ability to work autonomously in fast-moving environments
Strong product mindset and communication skills
Experience with AI/LLMs
AWS or cloud infrastructure experience
Startup or founding engineer background
Tech Stack
TypeScript
React
Python
AWS
AI/LLM tooling
Why Join?
Early-stage ownership and meaningful equity
Direct access to experienced founders and leadership
Opportunity to shape the product and engineering culture
AI-native environment solving complex real-world problems
High-growth role with strong long-term upside
About People In AI
People In AI partners with high-growth AI startups and technology companies to help them hire exceptional talent across engineering, research, product, and leadership.
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$170k–$200k base + equity
Hybrid, NYC
An AI-native startup is rebuilding critical infrastructure within institutional finance using modern AI systems, automation, and scalable software. Backed by experienced founders from finance and technology, the team is tackling a legacy industry with huge market opportunity and strong early momentum.
This is an opportunity to join as one of the first engineering hires, working directly with the founders and CTO to build the platform from zero to one.
The Role
You’ll help design and build the core product across frontend, backend, APIs, and data systems. This is a highly hands-on role with significant ownership, fast iteration cycles, and direct influence on product and technical direction.
What You’ll Do
Build full-stack product features from concept to production
Develop scalable frontend, backend, and API systems
Work closely with founders on product direction and execution
Help shape architecture, tooling, and engineering best practices
Contribute to AI-powered workflows and automation systems
Collaborate directly with users to build impactful features
What You’ll Bring
Strong TypeScript and full-stack development skills
Experience building products end-to-end
Ability to work autonomously in fast-moving environments
Strong product mindset and communication skills
Experience with AI/LLMs
AWS or cloud infrastructure experience
Startup or founding engineer background
Tech Stack
TypeScript
React
Python
AWS
AI/LLM tooling
Why Join?
Early-stage ownership and meaningful equity
Direct access to experienced founders and leadership
Opportunity to shape the product and engineering culture
AI-native environment solving complex real-world problems
High-growth role with strong long-term upside
About People In AI
People In AI partners with high-growth AI startups and technology companies to help them hire exceptional talent across engineering, research, product, and leadership.
Show more Show less