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# Founding Engineer

- **Company:** Recruiting from Scratch
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Node.Js, Redis, Next.js, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, System Availability, Large Language Models, Backend, Terraform
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/founding-engineer-new-york-ny--beaf0bd8-c354-4cbb-a203-ce424f61d172

## About the Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Healthcare, Seed Funding, Startup, Leading Edge Technology, Process Development, Team Player, React.js, JavaScript, Node.js, * 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with a strong focus on React and Node.js.

 * Proficient in TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Redis for backend development.
 * Experience deploying applications on AWS and utilizing Terraform for infrastructure management.
 * Familiarity with machine learning concepts and voice AI integration is a plus.
 * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred

 * Experience with Next.js for server-side rendering and optimized performance.
 * Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools to enhance development efficiency.
 * Previous involvement in healthcare technology projects or startups.

## Description

* Design and implement scalable full-stack applications using React, Next.js, and Node.js.
 * Develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs with TypeScript and PostgreSQL.
 * Optimize application performance and ensure high availability using AWS and Terraform.
 * Integrate voice AI technologies and leading-edge LLMs to enhance user experience.
 * Collaborate closely with a small team to drive product development and feature enhancements.
 * Establish CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes and improve development workflows.
 * Contribute to architectural decisions and best practices for software development.