Staff Software Engineer ($200K - $250K + Equity) at Truewind

About the role

Join Truewind as a Staff Software Engineer to architect and build the future of AI-powered financial workflows. You will work directly with the founders in San Francisco, shaping both technical foundations and product strategy.

This is a high-impact role for an experienced engineer who thrives in the fast-paced, high-ownership environment of an early-stage startup.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop complex software solutions that leverage LLMs and vector databases to automate traditional bookkeeping and finance processes.
• Collaborate directly with founders to define the product vision, strategy, and technical roadmap while managing infrastructure for distributed, data-intensive systems.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers and data scientists, establishing the technical standards and practices required for world-class product delivery.

Requirements

• At least 11 years of professional experience building production web applications using TypeScript/JavaScript and frameworks like Next.js, Nest.js, or Express.
• Deep expertise in architecting data-intensive distributed systems and working with relational databases like PostgreSQL to handle mission-critical financial data.
• Strong background in early-stage startups or founder experience, with a passion for innovation and a preference for building LLM applications using OpenAI APIs.

Qualifications

• Experience with LLMs and vector databases.
• Knowledge of TypeScript/JavaScript and related frameworks.
• Experience with data-intensive distributed systems and relational databases.
• Leadership experience in a technical role.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for innovation and technology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $200K - $250K plus equity.
• Opportunity to shape engineering culture in a high-impact role.
• Collaborative environment in San Francisco’s Financial District.
• Access to top-tier investors including Scrum Ventures, Beat Ventures, and Soma Capital.

Pay

$200K - $250K + Equity

Schedule

Full-time