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# Founding Software Engineer

- **Company:** DGC SEARCH INC.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Next.js, SQL Databases, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Docker
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_d3b6c40149e5ea33932bd1245bafdc6a

## About the Role

* BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
 * Strong proficiency in Python, with familiarity in at least one Python backend framework.
 * 3+ years of experience as a full-stack or backend engineer, focusing on building scalable applications.
 * Proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework; experience with Typescript, React, or Next.js preferred.
 * Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
 * Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.
 * Experience with Docker and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes is advantageous.

## Description

My client, a prominent, high-growth startup in the Bay Area, is seeking a talented Founding Engineer.

You will play a critical role in defining the technical direction and building the company's infrastructure. This hands-on role involves liaising with multiple stakeholders and covering various parts of the tech stack., * Define the technical roadmap and ensure delivery aligned with business goals.

 * Maintain development processes, tools, and workflows.
 * Collaborate closely with the team to design and implement backend, frontend, and infrastructure components.
 * Act as a long-term technical leader, owning critical technology and architecture decisions.
 * Help define and execute the technical roadmap to meet business objectives.
 * Invent, extend, and maintain development processes, tools, and workflows.