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Staff Engineer / API Lead — Mission-Driven AI Startup (New York City) Want to own the core APIs powering an AI product used by millions around the world? A fast-growing language learning startup (name currently under wraps 🤫) is gearing up for a pivotal 2025 and needs a Staff Engineer / API Lead to architect, build, and scale the heart of their platform. If you're the kind of engineer who loves big technical challenges, thrives in high-output environments, and wants your work to have real human impact - this is the place. What You’ll DoOwn the design and evolution of the company’s core APIs, from architecture to implementationBuild scalable, reliable backend services that power real-time, AI-driven learning experiencesLead technical direction across teams; set standards, review designs, mentor engineersDrive platform performance, observability, cost optimisation, and cloud infrastructure decisionsCollaborate directly with product and engineering leadership to shape the roadmapStay hands-on: writing high-impact code, improving systems, and solving tough technical problemsWhy This Role Is UniqueYou will literally own the backbone of the platform—the APIs that everything else relies onJoin during a defining hyper-growth phase where technical decisions have huge leverageHigh autonomy, high trust, and the chance to influence engineering culture from the ground upDirect collaboration with founders and engineering leadershipMission-first environment focused on unlocking learning for kids everywhereWhat You Bring7–10 years of backend or distributed systems experience, ideally at scaleDeep expertise with AWS, including services, architecture patterns, and cost-aware designStrong experience with Kubernetes, containers, and modern cloud infrastructureProven experience designing and scaling APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC—any production-grade interface)Strong coding skills in Python, Go, or similar backend languagesExperience influencing or leading technical direction across teamsStartup-ready mindset: ownership, speed, and a bias for high-impact executionBonus: Familiarity or interest in Rust for systems-level or performance-sensitive componentsWho You AreA strategic thinker who still loves writing codeSomeone who enjoys architecting complex systems and making them elegantA force multiplier—your impact makes the whole team faster and betterComfortable in fast-paced, ambiguity-heavy environmentsDrawn to mission-driven work where the results matterLocation & EligibilityHyrbid in New York City (this role requires close collaboration with the founding and engineering teams)Full US work authorization required (no sponsorship)If you want to build core systems, shape engineering standards, and see your work translate into life-changing tools for kids learning languages—this is the opportunity.

Engineering Manager — Mission-Driven AI Startup (New York City) Ready to help build something that actually matters? A fast-growing AI language learning startup (name kept quiet for now 🤫) is entering a key period of growth - and they’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to shape the product, the engineering org, and the future of a company with real social impact. If you thrive in high-intensity environments, love ownership, and want your work to genuinely change people’s lives, this is the one. What You’ll DoLead architecture, engineering execution, and delivery across multiple teams as the organisation scalesStay hands-on: design systems, review code, build key components, and guide technical decisionsOwn cloud infrastructure and platform strategy—AWS, Kubernetes, cost optimisation, scalabilityRecruit, mentor, and develop high-performing engineers; build a culture of output and accountabilityPartner directly with founders on product vision and long-term strategyBe a core driver of the engineering organisation during its most pivotal yearWhy This Role Is UniqueMission with real impact: building AI-powered language tools for kids worldwideLeadership at a defining moment - your decisions directly influence the company’s 2025 successHuge scope: architecture, hiring, people management, technical strategy, hands-on codingA chance to design and lead multiple engineering teams from the ground upA high-agency environment where great engineering leadership moves the companyWhat You Bring7–10 years of engineering experience, including leadership of multiple teams or teams-of-teamsStrong technical foundations in backend and distributed systems - specifically with Python. Deep experience with AWS, Kubernetes, containers, scaling, and platform reliabilityProven ability to balance IC-level technical work with people leadershipStartup-ready mindset: high output, proactive ownership, bias toward actionBonus: Experience or interest in RustWho You AreYou’ve led engineers and shipped large-scale systemsYou can zoom out to strategy and zoom in to codeYou build high-performing teams and a strong engineering cultureYou love fast-paced, high-impact workYou want your leadership to matterLocation & EligibilityMust be based in New York City or able to work on-site thereFull US work authorization required (no sponsorship)If you're a builder, a leader, and someone who wants to leave a mark on a company with real purpose—this is a rare moment to step in and shape everything that comes next.

Data Center Operations EngineerLooking for your next big hardware playground? A rapidly scaling AI infrastructure company (name withheld ✨) is doubling its footprint and needs a second Data Center Engineer to keep the lights blazing, the nodes humming, and the vendors… behaving themselves. This is a hands-on, on-site role working with serious kit — think Supermicro GPU systems, Dell hardware, Infiniband fabrics, BMC cards, the whole works. If you love solving real physical problems (not just closing Jira tickets) and want to be part of a small team building a massive platform, you’ll fit right in. What You’ll DoBecome one of two core Data Center Engineers supporting a rapidly growing hardware estateOwn hardware troubleshooting, break/fix response, and on-the-ground opsTame vendors, chase RMAs, manage spares, and keep supply chains flowing smoothlyHelp drive process improvements across capacity, uptime, and asset trackingWork with GPU-heavy Supermicro clusters and contribute to ongoing expansionGrow your career in whichever direction you prefer — ops leadership or infrastructure/SREWhat You Bring5 years in data center operations, hardware support, or field engineeringConfident working directly with Supermicro or Dell hardware, ideally including GPU chassisComfortable operating autonomously — you know how to own problems and close themBasic networking/debug skills (Infiniband, console, BMC, cabling, etc.)Bonus points for CMDB experience or interest in Linux/SRE cross-skillingWhy This Role RocksYou’re joining at a moment of scale-up: clusters have doubled, vendor dependencies are being cut, and you’ll have real influenceClear growth path — become an ops lead or transition into SREA tech stack that’s modern, meaty, and genuinely interestingA small, sharp team that values autonomy and practical engineering over ceremonyEligibility & LocationMust be on-site at the company’s data center (no hybrid/remote)Only Green Card holders and Naturalized US Citizens can be considered due to security & operational requirementsIf you’re the kind of engineer who’s happiest with a screwdriver in one hand and a console cable in the other — let’s talk. This is one of those roles where your impact is visible, immediate, and seriously valued.

📣 Platform Engineer – Travel SaaS A fast-scaling SaaS company in the travel tech space is hiring a Platform Engineer to help build and scale their global infrastructure. This is a high-impact role in a product-led, engineering-driven environment. The company operates a modern, multi-service architecture on AWS and needs someone who can take ownership of platform reliability, CI/CD tooling, and infrastructure as code. 💻 The role:Design, build and maintain secure, scalable AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.)Champion Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or PulumiManage containerised deployments with Docker and ECS or KubernetesImprove and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.)Collaborate closely with engineering, SRE and security teamsTake part in on-call and incident response as part of a “you build it, you run it” culture🧠 What they’re looking for:3 years' hands-on experience with AWSStrong background in infrastructure as codeSolid understanding of containerisation and orchestrationComfortable with scripting (Python, Go or Bash)Experience with observability tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, etc.)Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills🎁 Nice-to-haves:Exposure to Windows/.NET, serverless architectures or compliance frameworks (e.g. SOC2)🌍 Why join:Compensation: $130–150K base equityCulture: Low-ego, high-ownership team with a strong engineering voiceHybrid setup: ~3 days per week in office in BostonMission: Helping businesses travel smarter — at global scale

We are currently seeking an experienced VP of Engineering to join an FinTech start-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This exciting opportunity will involve joining a Seed-round FinTech and help act as the right-hand of the CTO, taking over a team of 4 engineers and helping shape the engineering culture and scale the team. The role provides both hybrid and remote options for this role, although there is a preference for candidates to be based in New York City or Austin for the hybrid option. Key Responsibilities:Lead engineering strategy and execution across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.Revamp and modernize the frontend architecture using React, TypeScript, and best practices for performance, security, and maintainability.Own technical decisions around frameworks, system design, scalability, and product tradeoffs.Contribute hands-on to development, particularly in the frontend codebase, while also supporting backend efforts (Python)Build, mentor, and scale the engineering team, establishing a high-velocity, high-ownership engineering culture.Partner closely with the CTO to define milestones, shape the roadmap, and translate business goals into technical solutions.Implement engineering best practices including code reviews, testing strategy, CI/CD, observability, and documentation. Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Frontend engineering – ideally extensive experience with React and TypescriptExperience with working in a start-up is important for this role – proven experience with building from 0 -> 1 Expertise mentoring and scaling engineering teams while still being hands-on would be important for the roleExperience with working within FinTech would be a plus  The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.

We are currently seeking an experienced VP of Engineering to join an FinTech start-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This exciting opportunity will involve joining a Seed-round FinTech and help act as the right-hand of the CTO, taking over a team of 4 engineers and helping shape the engineering culture and scale the team. The role provides both hybrid and remote options for this role, although there is a preference for candidates to be based in New York City or Austin for the hybrid option. Key Responsibilities:Lead engineering strategy and execution across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.Revamp and modernize the frontend architecture using React, TypeScript, and best practices for performance, security, and maintainability.Own technical decisions around frameworks, system design, scalability, and product tradeoffs.Contribute hands-on to development, particularly in the frontend codebase, while also supporting backend efforts (Python)Build, mentor, and scale the engineering team, establishing a high-velocity, high-ownership engineering culture.Partner closely with the CTO to define milestones, shape the roadmap, and translate business goals into technical solutions.Implement engineering best practices including code reviews, testing strategy, CI/CD, observability, and documentation. Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Frontend engineering – ideally extensive experience with React and TypescriptExperience with working in a start-up is important for this role – proven experience with building from 0 -> 1 Expertise mentoring and scaling engineering teams while still being hands-on would be important for the roleExperience with working within FinTech would be a plus  The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.

We are currently seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer to join an FinTech scale-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This is with a cutting edge Series B scale-up, whose platform is used by legacy financial institutions in order to provide more modern customer experiences across Payments, Credit Unions and FinTechs.The role requires candidates to be based within a commutable distance to Seattle, as the client has a hybrid office policy.Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain backend services written in Java and Go, focusing on performance, reliability, and maintainability.Build and evolve the core integration engine powering data sync, event streaming, and workflow orchestration across financial systems.Architect and optimize AWS-native infrastructure (Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, Step Functions, etc.).Develop secure, high-throughput APIs and SDKs for external fintech and enterprise customers.Implement distributed system patterns such as CQRS, event sourcing, idempotent workflows, and resilient messaging.Collaborate with the platform, DevOps, and product teams to define technical requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.Contribute to internal frameworks, shared libraries, and developer tooling to improve engineering velocity.Ensure compliance with fintech-grade security, auditability, and reliability standards.Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and mentoring junior engineers. Desirable Requirements: Strong background in Software Engineering - main expertise should be within Java, Golang or PythonExperience with working in a start-up is important for this role – proven experience building from 0 to 1 is important Expertise within AWS and containerisation/infrastructure-as-code is a plus (Docker/Kubernetes/Terraform)Experience with working within core banking systems, payments (ACH/Wires) is important for this role  The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.

We are currently seeking an experienced Data Product Owner to join an FinTech scale-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This is with a cutting edge Series B scale-up, whose platform is used by legacy financial institutions in order to provide more modern customer experiences across Payments, Credit Unions and FinTechs.The role requires candidates to be based within a commutable distance to Seattle, as the client has a hybrid office policy.Key Responsibilities: Own and drive expansion of our Data Manager product, strategy, GTM and roadmap.Work closely with the engineering teams across our infra, security and UX teams to build World-class data experiences for our financial customers.Understand our competition, the data market and predict trends and directions to inform your planning and future work.Work closely with our customers to ensure their success with our products.Maintain the product backlog and ensure timely prioritization, features and stories are adequately detailed for effective work allocation to engineers.Own the business model, pricing and packaging, feature SKUing etc.Report to senior leadership on progress, plans and blockers.   Desirable Requirements: Strong background in Data Product ownership or management - experience with Data Platform product ownership is a strong plusExperience with working in a start-up is important for this role – proven experience within a more agile environment where you wear different hats Expertise within data engineering - either as a hands-on engineer or working with data engineering teamsExperience with working within financial services or FinTech would be a plusExperience with modern lakehouse technologies like Snowflake or Databricks is importany (pricing, packaging etc.) The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.