Founding Engineer - Float

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid (San Francisco, New York, New Orleans)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified

Float is a mission-driven company focused on eliminating barriers to healthy household finances in America. They aim to provide credit data for millions of Americans who currently lack access to healthy credit. This role offers the opportunity to be a foundational member of a growing startup and shape the technology and product direction.

Requirements

• Mission Alignment: Strong alignment with Float’s mission to improve the financial health of individuals across America, preference for lived experience.
• Full-Stack Experience: Proven experience as a full-stack engineer.
• Front-End Proficiency: Solid understanding of one or more front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Back-End Proficiency: Solid understanding of one or more back-end frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails).
• Database Expertise: Expertise in database design and management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Cloud Experience: Proven experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and deployment practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the founding team to understand product requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications.
• Make informed architectural decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Co-lead product direction and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap of the company.

Application Instructions

• Not specified. (Interested candidates should contact the company.)

Company Information

• Company: Float
• Mission: To eliminate barriers to healthy household finances in America.
• Focus: Providing credit data for underserved populations.
• Location: San Francisco (HQ), New York, and New Orleans.
• Work Environment: Hybrid-friendly with optional in-person retreats.
• Team: A team of deeply passionate people committed to making a positive impact.