DRH Search
We're assisting a well-funded startup with their search for a founding engineer. Their product allows users to send physical greeting cards with a couple of clicks, escaping the ever growing "digital fatigue" a lot of people are feeling. This role will join the two cofounders onsite in their NYC office.
What you'll do:
Own the Full Stack:
Architect, build, and optimize the core platform, from front-end interfaces to back-end services. Work Across Platforms:
Develop seamless, intuitive consumer experiences across web and mobile. Prototype & Iterate Quickly:
They move fast-test, learn, and refine features that push the product (and the brand) forward. Collaborate with Design & Content Teams:
Work closely with product, design, and marketing to translate creative ideas into functional, delightful experiences. Optimize for Performance & Scale:
Ensure the tech stack is efficient, scalable, and ready to grow with the business. Stay Curious & Experiment:
Try new frameworks, leverage AI/ML where relevant, and constantly improve the way they build. Help Define Engineering Culture:
As a founding engineer, you'll set the tone for how they ship, collaborate, and think about code quality and process. What you'll bring:
3+ years of experience full-stack engineering, ideally in consumer-focused startups or product-driven teams Experience at
early-stage startups
as a founder or founding engineer Experience with
mobile development
(iOS, Android, or React Native) is a plus. Have experience with
e-commerce, payments, or interactive consumer experiences . Have built side projects, startups, or products just for fun. Comfort working across the stack -from front-end UI to backend architecture and databases. Expertise in at least one of:
JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, iOS, and Android
and a willingness to learn others. Deep understanding of what makes
great consumer products -obsession with
user experience, clean interfaces, and delightful interactions. A
founder's mindset -you care deeply about the product, the people using it, and the team building it. Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action-you're comfortable making decisions and moving forward in uncertainty. Willingness to wear multiple hats and step outside of your comfort zone to
help build something truly original . Think about
engineering as a creative discipline -you love great UX, design, and thinking about how products make people feel.
What you'll do:
Own the Full Stack:
Architect, build, and optimize the core platform, from front-end interfaces to back-end services. Work Across Platforms:
Develop seamless, intuitive consumer experiences across web and mobile. Prototype & Iterate Quickly:
They move fast-test, learn, and refine features that push the product (and the brand) forward. Collaborate with Design & Content Teams:
Work closely with product, design, and marketing to translate creative ideas into functional, delightful experiences. Optimize for Performance & Scale:
Ensure the tech stack is efficient, scalable, and ready to grow with the business. Stay Curious & Experiment:
Try new frameworks, leverage AI/ML where relevant, and constantly improve the way they build. Help Define Engineering Culture:
As a founding engineer, you'll set the tone for how they ship, collaborate, and think about code quality and process. What you'll bring:
3+ years of experience full-stack engineering, ideally in consumer-focused startups or product-driven teams Experience at
early-stage startups
as a founder or founding engineer Experience with
mobile development
(iOS, Android, or React Native) is a plus. Have experience with
e-commerce, payments, or interactive consumer experiences . Have built side projects, startups, or products just for fun. Comfort working across the stack -from front-end UI to backend architecture and databases. Expertise in at least one of:
JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, iOS, and Android
and a willingness to learn others. Deep understanding of what makes
great consumer products -obsession with
user experience, clean interfaces, and delightful interactions. A
founder's mindset -you care deeply about the product, the people using it, and the team building it. Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action-you're comfortable making decisions and moving forward in uncertainty. Willingness to wear multiple hats and step outside of your comfort zone to
help build something truly original . Think about
engineering as a creative discipline -you love great UX, design, and thinking about how products make people feel.