Senior Software Engineer

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. A senior engineer who takes ownership of product features from initial scoping through backend build and release, working closely with a senior technical leader. The role blends hands-on coding with product judgment, and suits someone who wants wide autonomy in a small, early-stage team.

What you'll do

• Own features end to end, from scoping and interface decisions through backend implementation and release.
• Build and scale core backend services in an early-stage environment with little existing structure.
• Work day to day with a senior technical leader to design and deliver against fast-growing demand.
• Spend roughly half your time writing code and half shaping product direction, using AI tools to increase output.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years of software engineering experience.
• Very strong backend engineering skills, with a record of owning systems end to end and shipping production code quickly.
• Track record of putting applied machine learning functionality into live software.
• Willingness to take on product management and design work alongside engineering, and to talk directly with customers.
• Prior startup experience is preferred; exceptional engineers from large technology companies are also considered.

Bonus points

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering from a highly regarded university program.
• Background in independently launching personal or side software ventures that generated significant income.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 180,000 to 260,000 per year
• Equity

Location and work model

• New York, NY, United States
• On-site, 5 days in-office
• Full-time