Founding Software Engineer

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Build and own backend and infrastructure systems for a small, fast-moving team, with wide latitude over technical choices and full accountability for the outcomes of those choices. The work spans product features and the platform underneath them.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain backend services and infrastructure that support product development.
• Connect software to external partner systems through APIs.
• Improve developer tooling, testing and continuous integration so releases ship quickly and safely.
• Develop data pipelines and warehouse infrastructure for financial data.
• Help keep sensitive customer data secure and compliant in a heavily regulated setting.
• Work on voice and conversational AI infrastructure for high-volume customer interaction.
• Address root causes of problems in systems rather than one-off fixes.

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Comfort building software with and for AI agents.
• Experience in at least one of: API integrations, developer tooling, voice AI infrastructure, data warehousing, or security, compliance and privacy engineering.
• A track record of shipping production changes safely and quickly.
• Willingness to take ownership of technical decisions and their consequences.
• Ability to work six days a week, in person.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 125,000 to 225,000 per year
• Health, dental and vision coverage

Location and work model

• New York City, New York, United States
• On-site
• 6 days per week in office
• Full-time