Software Engineer
Summary
Back-end software engineer (0-2 yrs) joining an early-stage, venture-backed creator marketplace startup (~25 people) in NYC, owning back-end systems on a small team including an upcoming database migration. Stack is Postgres and TypeScript with heavy AI-assisted development; on-site 5 days/week.
About the Company
Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed startup operating a fast-growing creator marketplace that connects brands with a large network of content creators. With strong early traction – significant marketplace volume and a creator base in the hundreds of thousands – they’re building an AI-native platform and distribution engine, and we’re helping them grow their engineering team.
Recently founded · ~25 people · Industry: Creator Economy, Marketplace, Consumer / B2B
The Role
We’re hiring a back-end-focused Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain the systems that power the marketplace. You’ll own meaningful back-end surface area on a small, fast-moving team, contribute across the full development lifecycle, and play a central role in an upcoming database migration.
What you’ll be doing
- Design, build, and maintain robust back-end systems
- Ship scalable solutions for a high-volume marketplace platform
- Work across the full development lifecycle – programming, debugging, and iterating quickly
- Partner cross-functionally to integrate new solutions
Tech stack: Postgres, TypeScript, with heavy AI-assisted development
Requirements
- Roughly 0–2 years of experience focused on back-end software engineering
- A track record of building – through work, school, or substantial side projects – with clear signals of engineering depth and curiosity
- Experience at a high-growth startup, big tech, or a marketplace company; alternatively, side projects that demonstrate real engineering depth
- Comfortable using modern AI development tools as a core part of your workflow
- Hands-on proficiency with Postgres
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from a strong program
- Located in and able to work on-site in the NYC metro area five days a week
Nice to Haves
- Prior experience as a founder or founding engineer, with the ability to reflect candidly on what you learned
Why Join
- Real ownership of core back-end systems on a small, fast-moving team
- A clear path to grow, including toward leadership
- A modern, AI-native engineering culture
- Join at an early stage with strong, demonstrated traction
Details
- Location: New York, NY
- Work policy: On-site, 5 days/week
- Compensation: $130,000–$200,000 + equity
- Visa sponsorship: Not available; US citizens / Green Card holders. TN transfers considered
- Employment type: Full-time