Founding Software Engineer

Starch
New York, NYFULL_TIMEPosted Aug 6, 2026

Role responsibilities

The Founding Software Engineer will design and build the core backend systems, architecture, and security infrastructure for an AI-native investment banking OS. They will own the platform's evolution, manage deployments, and ensure compliance with bank security standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have deep experience building and operating production systems with a strong grasp of databases, security, and reliability. The role requires a high degree of ownership and the ability to adapt quickly to a complex financial domain.

Key skills

TypeScript, Postgres, Terraform, Backend Systems Design, Infrastructure, Security Practices, SOC 2 Compliance, ISO 27001 Compliance, API Integrations, Observability, Systems Thinking, Cloud Deployment, Architecture Design, Performance Optimization, Reliability Engineering

Keywords

TypeScript, Postgres, Terraform, AI, Investment Banking, Backend, Infrastructure, SOC 2, ISO 27001, Containerized Services, Edge Functions, CRM, Data Rooms, Observability, Reliability, Security, Architecture, API, Scaling, Production Systems

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