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Senior Full Stack Software Developer

Higher People
Full-time
On-site
New York City, New York, United States
$175,000 - $220,000 USD yearly

Title: Senior Fullstack Software Developer


Location: Flexible Hybrid (1 Penn Plaza, NYC)


Reporting Structure: CEO & CTO

    

Company Description

Our client is on a mission to reshape the recruitment landscape by integrating generative AI into a traditionally Web 2.0-dominated industry. Just as OpenAI has revolutionized information search, they aim to redefine global recruitment, building a cutting-edge platform that surpasses traditional job-matching and networking solutions.


With $4M in funding, they’re disrupting an industry ripe for change, going head-to-head with established platforms like LinkedIn. As the first U.S.-based developer, you’ll work closely with their CEO + CTO and lead a talented team of 15 overseas engineers based in South Korea and India.


The Role




  • Startup Vibes in a Startup: Join a small, high-impact team in the U.S., while leading and collaborating with our broader team of skilled engineers based overseas


  • Direct Leadership: Work directly with the CEO and CTO, taking an active role in shaping the global product direction and overseeing our overseas development teams


  • Flexible Hybrid Setup: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, combined with weekly in-person check-ins at our office in 1 Penn Plaza, NYC. Our focus is on productivity, not physical presence


Responsibilities


  • Develop, test, and deploy full-stack applications, owning critical features end-to-end.

  • Work hands-on with the CEO and CTO to drive product vision and translate it into actionable engineering tasks.

  • Mentor and collaborate with the global product team (15 engineers) across time zones to ensure high-quality deliverables.

  • Conduct code reviews, establish best practices, and improve engineering standards for the team.


Tech Stack


  • Backend: Node.js (Nest.js)

  • Frontend: React TypeScript (Next.js 14)

  • Database: MongoDB / Prisma



#Perks


  • Base Salary: $175,000 - $220,000 annually

  • Stock Options: Competitive equity package

  • Bonuses: Performance-based incentives

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401K options

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off