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About the client:Title of Role: Senior Full Stack Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission District)
Company Stage of Funding: Growth-stage, Venture-backed
Office Type: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
Salary: $160,000-$250,000 + Equity
Company Description Our client is a mission-driven, venture-backed fintech platform that allows individuals to invest in startups and small businesses - think of it as "Robinhood for Startups." With nearly $1B in total investments facilitated and a passionate user base, the company operates as a Public Benefit Corporation committed to democratizing access to early-stage investing.
You'll join a tight-knit team (35 people total) where engineers have outsized impact, little red tape, and full ownership over projects. This is a rare opportunity to shape a product that's changing the way capitalism works.
What You Will Do - Build and ship full stack features that support compliance, transactions, and user analytics
- Work across a modern tech stack (React, Rails, Postgres) to develop performant, user-friendly experiences
- Own projects end-to-end in a fast-moving, highly autonomous environment
- Contribute to infrastructure that has supported over 1 million transactions and counting
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with product, design, and leadership
- Work on meaningful tools that support startup founders and everyday investors alike
Ideal Candidate Background - 0-6 years of full stack development experience (non-Big Tech backgrounds preferred unless clear reason for leaving)
- Strong experience in Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks (Django, Node, etc.)
- Proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and a modern frontend framework like React
- SQL/database knowledge (ideally Postgres)
- Exceptional problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Excellent learner: able to pick up new technologies quickly
- Clear communication skills and comfort working in high-autonomy environments
- Experience scaling systems handling high volumes of transactions or data
- Passion for fintech, investing, startups, or mission-driven work
Preferred - Prior experience with compliance, security, payments, or investment platforms
- Track record as a former founder or entrepreneurial builder
- Interest in mentoring and helping to grow engineering talent
- Top-tier academic background or demonstrated equivalent aptitude
Compensation and Benefits - Base Salary: $160,000 - $250,000 depending on experience
- Equity: Competitive equity package available
- Hybrid Work: 3 days/week in SF (Mission District)
- Visa sponsorship available for senior-level candidates
- High-impact, high-ownership role in a small team
- Opportunity to work on a meaningful mission at the intersection of finance and innovation