Founding Full-Stack Software Engineer (React / Node.js / NestJS / PostgreSQL)

Founding Full-Stack Software Engineer (React / Node.js / NestJS / PostgreSQL)

Carma Technologies, Inc.

Base pay range: $175,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
Equity: 2.00% — 3.00%
Location: San Francisco (In-Person)
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Engineering

We’re building an AI-native platform that transforms fleet operations from tedious, manual work into effortless, automated workflows. Carma powers some of the largest U.S. fleets, and we’re looking for the top 0.1% of engineers to own key product features from day one.

Our Values

• Act with Urgency: We move swiftly from decision to action — prioritizing impact, cutting through complexity, and delivering results without delay.
• Lead with Grit: We tackle every challenge with persistence, ingenuity, and resilience — turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and excellence.
• Earn and Keep Trust: We build credibility through honesty, accountability, and transparency — doing what’s right even when no one’s watching.

The Role

Full-Stack Engineer to own key product features end-to-end across React, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, and AWS. Ship features powering AI-driven workflows and core user experiences, with high-level product direction and autonomy.

What You’ll Do

• Ship full-stack product features across our core app and AI-powered workflows.
• Translate high-level product goals into concrete backend + frontend implementations.
• Make smart tradeoffs in speed, scope, and UX—without excessive handholding.
• Work closely with product, business, and operations teams across sprints to move fast and stay aligned.
• Touch every part of the stack: React, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, AWS.

Must-Haves

• 2–4 years building full-stack products in production environments.
• Attended a reputable 4‑year university with a strong CS program.
• Strong across both frontend and backend.
• Show strong product‑oriented mindset and ability to own the solution from problem statement to shipping.
• Know when to move fast, when to ask questions, and when to polish.
• No ego, no drama — just high‑context execution and good judgment.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at building structure in fast‑moving, chaotic environments.
• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness.
• Eager to build solutions to challenging problems in a fast‑paced, autonomous environment.

Ideal Candidate Has

• Interest in the automotive space.
• Strong personal projects demonstrating built and shipped products with current active users.
• Current or prior role at a high‑growth startup or market‑leading tech company with fast‑track progression.
• Experience building complex, workflow‑driven B2B SaaS products.

Not a Fit If

• You’re looking for a 9–5 with fixed hours.
• You’re looking for remote or hybrid work.
• You prioritize work‑life balance often.
• You’re uncomfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• You need rigid structure or hand‑holding to be effective.
• You lead with ego instead of curiosity, collaboration, and accountability.
• You struggle to balance competing priorities across strategic and tactical work.

Why In‑Person in SF Matters

• You’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with a cracked sales and product team of former founders and industry experts in their 20s.
• Decisions happen live, not in backlogged async threads.
• A‑players work with A‑players, creating a buzzing energy in the office.

Benefits

• 100% premium medical, dental & vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Unlimited PTO + major federal holidays.
• DoorDash stipend + all meals covered in‑office.
• Gym membership covered.
• Frequent team dinners, events, and off‑sites.
• The opportunity to transform and take over a legacy, multi‑billion‑dollar industry.

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