This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Harnham Senior Recruitment Consultant at Harnham, New York City Founding Software Engineer AI/Technology New York City $200,000–$220,000 + Equity About the Company We are working with a fast-growing, startup transforming how businesses manage their finances with AI. The Role As a Founding Engineer, you'll help architect, build, and scale our AI-driven financial platform from the ground up. Working closely with the leadership team, you’ll have ownership over key technical decisions and play a foundational role in shaping both our technology and engineering culture. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and scale core platform features using Python (Django), React, and AWS. Translate business and product requirements into technical architectures and scalable systems. Build clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices. Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance the product’s capabilities. Establish and champion coding standards, development workflows, and quality practices. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong, collaborative team culture. Own project timelines and deliver milestones with a strong sense of accountability. Proactively identify and address technical challenges to ensure platform reliability and performance. Requirements: Deep expertise in Python, with strong experience using Django to build scalable web applications. Hands-on experience with React and modern front-end development. Solid understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture. Prior experience in early-stage startups, ideally as a founding engineer or early technical hire. Interest or experience in AI/machine learning technologies is a plus. The Benefits: Base salary of $200,000 to $220,000, along with significant early-stage equity. Keywords: Python, Django, React, AWS, Startup, AI, Machine Learning, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Founding Engineer, Software Engineering Seniority level Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionEngineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harnham by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in New York, NY . New York, NY $100,000.00-$200,000.00 1 year ago New York, NY $90,000.00-$140,000.00 11 months ago Brooklyn, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Want to work with us, but don't see the right job listed? New York, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 3 months ago New York, NY $170,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$200,000.00 3 months ago Software Engineer, Search Infrastructure New York, NY $220,000.00-$260,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$180,000.00 2 months ago Jr. Software Development Engineer - New York, NY New York, NY $175,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 1 month ago 2025 University Graduate - Software Engineer New York, NY $150,000.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago New York, NY $145,000.00-$165,000.00 4 days ago New York, NY $56.25-$173,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$200,000.00 1 year ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 17 hours ago New York, NY $165,000.00-$165,000.00 1 year ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr