Core Engineer_TT

About the role

This Core Engineer hire exists to build robust full-stack systems that integrate with complex legacy environments and support high-value supply chain operations. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, fast-shipping engineer who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments — a backend-leaning full-stack developer proficient in TypeScript, Svelte (or React/Next.js), and Postgres.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement full-stack systems that integrate with complex legacy environments
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries using Postgres
• Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement system integrations
• Ship high-quality, production-ready code independently

Requirements

• Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript and at least one modern frontend library (Svelte, React, Next.js)
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, specifically writing and optimizing complex queries (Postgres preferred)
• A verifiable portfolio of shipped work (at least one full-stack project via GitHub repo, web app, or recorded demo)
• Experience architecting systems independently from scratch
• Background in high-accountability, fast-paced startup environments (e.g., YC alumni)
• Prior experience or demonstrated enthusiasm for defense, aerospace, or industrial supply chain domains (nice to have)

Qualifications

• US citizen, current visa holder, or eligible for E2/O-1 visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work strictly on-site in San Francisco

Skills

• TypeScript
• Svelte (or React/Next.js)
• Postgres
• Python
• React
• Next.js

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing startup
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time