Founding Software Engineer

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. A hands-on generalist role building a new software product from its earliest stage, covering design, coding, deployment and keeping live services dependable. The person works in person with company leaders and first users, shaping features from initial need through release.

What you'll do

• Build and run end-to-end services and user-facing features, from initial scoping through production support.
• Design backend systems that handle event flows reliably and grow with rising load while keeping downtime close to zero.
• Work alongside early users to gather feedback and iterate quickly on the product plan.
• Choose suitable tools for each problem, weighing speed of delivery against long-term maintainability.

What we're looking for

• Strong backend engineering fundamentals, with a backend or full-stack focus.
• Demonstrated high ownership and agency as an individual contributor at a high-growth startup.
• Proficiency in at least two modern programming languages commonly used for web and backend services.
• Genuine interest in the company's sector and the demands of an early-stage company.

Bonus points

• Degree from a highly ranked computer science or other technical program, especially for more junior candidates.
• Track record of shipping products from zero to one in payments or financial technology.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 220,000 to 280,000
• Equity
• Group health care coverage

Location and work model

• San Francisco, CA, United States
• Hybrid, with in-office work 3-5 days per week
• Full-time