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Early-Career Software Engineer

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Summary

Early-career backend software engineer joining an early-stage internet marketplace in New York City (on-site, 5 days/week). Day-to-day work involves building and debugging backend features in TypeScript and Postgres, contributing across the product lifecycle, and supporting an upcoming database migration. Base salary $130k-$200k; no visa sponsorship.

About the Role

Join an early-stage internet marketplace team building and improving the software that supports its platform. This hands-on role focuses on backend development while offering opportunities to contribute across the product and software development lifecycle.

What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain reliable software systems for the marketplace.
  • Build and debug backend features, collaborating across the team to integrate technology solutions.
  • Contribute to scalable platform improvements and participate in all phases of software development.
  • Help support database work, including an upcoming migration project.
What We're Looking For
  • 0 to 2 years of software engineering experience, with hands-on backend or full-stack product development experience.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and proficiency with TypeScript and Postgres.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or other evidence of strong technical fundamentals.
  • Curiosity and initiative, demonstrated through shipped side projects, startup or marketplace experience, or founding work.
  • Familiarity with AI coding tools and experience incorporating them into your development workflow.
  • Interest in working at an early-stage company and experience beyond only large technology companies or banks.
Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $130,000 to $200,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available; TN visa transfers are the only visa pathway considered.

Location

This is an on-site role in New York, New York, with an expectation of working in the office five days per week.

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