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.

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 frameworks like Next.js, Nest.js, or Express.
• Experience with data-intensive distributed systems and relational databases.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.

Benefits

• High-density talent environment in San Francisco’s Financial District, offering a 10x multiplier for collaboration and the chance to shape engineering culture from the ground up.
• Backed by top-tier investors including Scrum Ventures, Beat Ventures, and Soma Capital, with a significant equity stake in a rapidly scaling fintech company.

Pay

$200K - $250K + Equity

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

How to apply

Jack will introduce you to the opportunity if it's a good fit. If not, he will provide you with alternative job opportunities. No application process is required for this open role.