Who is Recruiting from Scratch:

Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

About the client:

Title of Role: Senior Full Stack Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission District) Company Stage of Funding: Growth-stage, Venture-backed Office Type: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) Salary: $160,000-$250,000 + Equity Company Description

Our client is a mission-driven, venture-backed fintech platform that allows individuals to invest in startups and small businesses - think of it as "Robinhood for Startups." With nearly $1B in total investments facilitated and a passionate user base, the company operates as a Public Benefit Corporation committed to democratizing access to early-stage investing.

You'll join a tight-knit team (35 people total) where engineers have outsized impact, little red tape, and full ownership over projects. This is a rare opportunity to shape a product that's changing the way capitalism works. What You Will Do Build and ship full stack features that support compliance, transactions, and user analytics Work across a modern tech stack (React, Rails, Postgres) to develop performant, user-friendly experiences Own projects end-to-end in a fast-moving, highly autonomous environment Contribute to infrastructure that has supported over 1 million transactions and counting Mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with product, design, and leadership Work on meaningful tools that support startup founders and everyday investors alike Ideal Candidate Background 0-6 years of full stack development experience (non-Big Tech backgrounds preferred unless clear reason for leaving) Strong experience in Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks (Django, Node, etc.) Proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and a modern frontend framework like React SQL/database knowledge (ideally Postgres) Exceptional problem-solving ability and attention to detail Excellent learner: able to pick up new technologies quickly Clear communication skills and comfort working in high-autonomy environments Experience scaling systems handling high volumes of transactions or data Passion for fintech, investing, startups, or mission-driven work Preferred Prior experience with compliance, security, payments, or investment platforms Track record as a former founder or entrepreneurial builder Interest in mentoring and helping to grow engineering talent Top-tier academic background or demonstrated equivalent aptitude Compensation and Benefits Base Salary: $160,000 - $250,000 depending on experience Equity: Competitive equity package available Hybrid Work: 3 days/week in SF (Mission District) Visa sponsorship available for senior-level candidates High-impact, high-ownership role in a small team Opportunity to work on a meaningful mission at the intersection of finance and innovation