Founding Design Engineer ($140k-$180k + Equity) at Nero

About the role

The role is for a Founding Design Engineer at Nero, a $1.5M Seed-funded startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of new features, ensuring the product's look and feel matches its high-stakes functional requirements.
• Architect and build full-stack systems using TypeScript, React, and Node.js, including real-time state management for high-concurrency livestreaming queues.
• Collaborate on technical and visual strategy, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to move from concept to shipped product with extreme velocity.

Requirements

• Possesses at least 1 year of professional experience with a strong portfolio showcasing high-fidelity frontend work and solid full-stack logic.
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Node.js, combined with a "design-first" mindset and experience with AI tools like Cursor or Windsurf.
• Demonstrates a high-ownership mentality, a passion for the creator economy, and a willingness to work in-person in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of web technologies and software development principles.
• Experience with real-time systems and high-concurrency environments.
• Knowledge of database architectures and optimization techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $140k-$180k plus equity.
• Opportunity to work with a profitable, seed-stage company already generating $500k+ in monthly GMV.
• Significant equity stake (up to 1%) and autonomy to shape the product's visual identity.
• Collaboration with industry leaders like Yamaha Music Innovation Fund.

Pay

$140k-$180k + Equity

Schedule

Full-time, remote position with occasional in-person meetings in San Francisco, USA.

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Why this role is remarkable

• Join a profitable, seed-stage company already generating $500k+ in monthly GMV and supporting over 100,000 artists and fans every month.
• Work directly with the founding team in San Francisco with significant equity (up to 1%) and the autonomy to shape the product's visual identity.
• Scale monetization rails backed by industry heavyweights like Yamaha Music Innovation Fund, impacting the creator economy across music, gaming, and sports.