Staff Full Stack Engineer - Tech Lead
About The Position
Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed AI startup redefining how companies make strategic decisions. Their platform automates end-to-end research workflows — from generating interview frameworks to sourcing participants and synthesizing insights — enabling organizations to move from question to clarity in hours instead of weeks. Trusted by leading global brands and backed by top-tier investors, the company has grown from $0 to $10M+ in run-rate revenue in under a year. The team consists of experienced founders, former startup leaders, and high-caliber engineers from elite technical environments who thrive on solving ambitious, system-level challenges. This is an opportunity to join early, shape core platform systems, and build foundational infrastructure in a company operating at significant velocity.
Requirements
- 9–12 years of experience in full stack engineering, with strength in either: Backend systems (Python and/or Go), or Frontend product engineering (React and/or modern JavaScript frameworks).
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript.
- Experience leading large technical projects and influencing architectural direction.
- Background in high-growth startup environments or product-driven technology companies.
- Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end systems in B2B or product-centric environments.
- Experience mentoring engineers and raising technical standards.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate trade-offs and technical decisions clearly.
- Computer Science degree or equivalent technical foundation.
- Located in or willing to relocate to San Francisco.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in early-stage startups (Seed to Series D) with 0→1 product development.
- Prior leadership experience such as Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, VP Engineering, or Founder.
- Experience building platform infrastructure or core product systems at scale.
- Exposure to AI-powered products or data-intensive systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key technical leader driving architecture and platform strategy.
- Design and implement large-scale, high-impact systems across backend, infrastructure, and product layers.
- Own complex, end-to-end technical initiatives from concept through deployment.
- Lead development of core platform components, including chat systems, analytics pipelines, participant incentives, and recruitment infrastructure.
- Define technical standards and elevate engineering rigor across the team.
- Mentor and support engineers while maintaining a high bar for execution quality.
- Collaborate closely with product and leadership to align engineering efforts with company objectives.
- Contribute meaningfully to technical roadmap planning and long-term scalability strategy.
- This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building 0→1 systems while establishing strong foundations that scale.
Benefits
- Competitive founding-level equity
- Visa sponsorship available (including O-1 and H1B transfer support)
- Relocation assistance available
- High-impact role with significant ownership and visibility
- Opportunity to join during a pivotal growth phase
- Streamlined interview process (typically under two weeks)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
