Lead Founding Engineer/architect Category Computer/software Location New York, New York Job Type Full Time
hireVouch
New York, New York, US
On-site
System design and implementation
Backend & infra planning
Full-stack feature delivery
As Lead Founding Engineer & Architect, you will design and deliver core infrastructure and systems which power features end-to-end
Job Summary
As Lead Founding Engineer & Architect, you will design and deliver core infrastructure and systems which power features end-to-end.
You will help set the technical vision and build out our engineering function, shaping the culture and vision alongside the co-founders.
You will also manage and mentor other developers as we grow, influence product strategy, and evolve into a senior leadership role (CTO or Head of SWE).
Matching Summary
As Lead Founding Engineer & Architect, you will design and deliver core infrastructure and systems which power features end-to-end.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
system design and implementation
backend & infra planning
full-stack feature delivery
recruiting and mentoring developers
architectural decisions
cross-functional collaboration
tech talent magnet
Nice-to-have
early-stage startup experience
legal tech experience
enterprise security and compliance
banter
Key Requirements
5-10 years professional software engineering
leading end-to-end projects
managing developers
deep expertise with React, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript