Recruiting from Scratch
Who is Recruiting from Scratch:
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
Title of Role:
Technical Lead Location:
San Francisco, CA (On-site) Company Stage of Funding:
Early Growth, Well-Funded Office Type:
Full-Time, In-Office Salary:
$330,000 - $400,000 (High-cash compensation, no equity) Visa Sponsorship:
Available Relocation:
Supported Company Description We're representing a
highly funded fintech company
that is reimagining financial infrastructure for emerging markets. The company is developing a
next-generation virtual banking and cryptocurrency wallet , enabling users worldwide to move seamlessly within a modern, unified financial ecosystem.
The team is
small, senior-only, and fast-moving , made up of accomplished engineers and product leaders from top global companies. Led by
proven founders with multiple successful exits , this organization combines the agility of a startup with the resources of a major financial technology firm.
Their mission: rebuild global financial rails for the
three billion people underserved by traditional systems , leveraging stablecoin infrastructure to make cross-border money movement faster, fairer, and more accessible. What You Will Do As a
Technical Lead , you'll play a hands-on leadership role across multiple parts of the company's technology stack. You'll guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and help deliver a performant, secure, and reliable financial platform at international scale.
Key responsibilities include: Own and guide architectural decisions across backend, frontend, and mobile systems. Collaborate directly with founders, product, and design teams to define and deliver high-quality software. Set and enforce engineering best practices and code quality standards. Lead the design and implementation of scalable systems handling
real-money transactions , compliance, and integrity challenges. Build a culture of excellence, mentorship, and accountability within the engineering team. Help grow the team by recruiting, coaching, and developing high-performing engineers. Ensure technical execution aligns with product and business priorities. Ideal Background
7-10 years of experience
building and shipping consumer-facing mobile and/or web applications
with meaningful full-stack exposure. Expertise in one or more of the following technologies: Frontend:
React, TypeScript, modern web frameworks Backend:
Python, Go, or Rust Mobile:
Kotlin, Java, or Swift Infrastructure:
PostgreSQL, AWS, modern CI/CD pipelines
Demonstrated experience
leading technical teams , making architectural decisions, and mentoring other engineers. Strong understanding of
systems design, scalability, and reliability
in financial or data-intensive environments. Excellent communicator with the ability to translate between technical and business needs. Thrives in a
high-autonomy, high-velocity
engineering culture. Preferred
Experience building or scaling products for
Latin American or other emerging markets . Background in
fintech, payments, or crypto infrastructure . Strong
systems-thinking approach
and design sensibility. Excitement about shaping both technology and culture in a high-impact, early leadership role. Why Join
Impact:
Architect and lead core systems for a global financial platform used by millions from day one. Ownership:
Define engineering standards, architecture, and strategy directly alongside the founders. Velocity:
Join a senior, high-trust team with no bureaucracy and full autonomy to build. Mission:
Help create financial access for billions through stablecoin-powered infrastructure. Compensation:
Earn top-of-market salary without equity risk. Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary:
$330K-$400K Structure:
High-cash compensation, no equity requirement Work Setup:
In-office in San Francisco (collaborative environment) Perks: Visa sponsorship available Relocation assistance for qualified candidates Direct collaboration with proven founders Opportunity to grow into broader engineering leadership as the company scales
This is a rare opportunity to serve as the technical backbone of a high-impact fintech company - leading architecture, mentoring a senior team, and helping shape the future of global financial access. Salary Range: $330,000-$400,000 base. https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
Title of Role:
Technical Lead Location:
San Francisco, CA (On-site) Company Stage of Funding:
Early Growth, Well-Funded Office Type:
Full-Time, In-Office Salary:
$330,000 - $400,000 (High-cash compensation, no equity) Visa Sponsorship:
Available Relocation:
Supported Company Description We're representing a
highly funded fintech company
that is reimagining financial infrastructure for emerging markets. The company is developing a
next-generation virtual banking and cryptocurrency wallet , enabling users worldwide to move seamlessly within a modern, unified financial ecosystem.
The team is
small, senior-only, and fast-moving , made up of accomplished engineers and product leaders from top global companies. Led by
proven founders with multiple successful exits , this organization combines the agility of a startup with the resources of a major financial technology firm.
Their mission: rebuild global financial rails for the
three billion people underserved by traditional systems , leveraging stablecoin infrastructure to make cross-border money movement faster, fairer, and more accessible. What You Will Do As a
Technical Lead , you'll play a hands-on leadership role across multiple parts of the company's technology stack. You'll guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and help deliver a performant, secure, and reliable financial platform at international scale.
Key responsibilities include: Own and guide architectural decisions across backend, frontend, and mobile systems. Collaborate directly with founders, product, and design teams to define and deliver high-quality software. Set and enforce engineering best practices and code quality standards. Lead the design and implementation of scalable systems handling
real-money transactions , compliance, and integrity challenges. Build a culture of excellence, mentorship, and accountability within the engineering team. Help grow the team by recruiting, coaching, and developing high-performing engineers. Ensure technical execution aligns with product and business priorities. Ideal Background
7-10 years of experience
building and shipping consumer-facing mobile and/or web applications
with meaningful full-stack exposure. Expertise in one or more of the following technologies: Frontend:
React, TypeScript, modern web frameworks Backend:
Python, Go, or Rust Mobile:
Kotlin, Java, or Swift Infrastructure:
PostgreSQL, AWS, modern CI/CD pipelines
Demonstrated experience
leading technical teams , making architectural decisions, and mentoring other engineers. Strong understanding of
systems design, scalability, and reliability
in financial or data-intensive environments. Excellent communicator with the ability to translate between technical and business needs. Thrives in a
high-autonomy, high-velocity
engineering culture. Preferred
Experience building or scaling products for
Latin American or other emerging markets . Background in
fintech, payments, or crypto infrastructure . Strong
systems-thinking approach
and design sensibility. Excitement about shaping both technology and culture in a high-impact, early leadership role. Why Join
Impact:
Architect and lead core systems for a global financial platform used by millions from day one. Ownership:
Define engineering standards, architecture, and strategy directly alongside the founders. Velocity:
Join a senior, high-trust team with no bureaucracy and full autonomy to build. Mission:
Help create financial access for billions through stablecoin-powered infrastructure. Compensation:
Earn top-of-market salary without equity risk. Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary:
$330K-$400K Structure:
High-cash compensation, no equity requirement Work Setup:
In-office in San Francisco (collaborative environment) Perks: Visa sponsorship available Relocation assistance for qualified candidates Direct collaboration with proven founders Opportunity to grow into broader engineering leadership as the company scales
This is a rare opportunity to serve as the technical backbone of a high-impact fintech company - leading architecture, mentoring a senior team, and helping shape the future of global financial access. Salary Range: $330,000-$400,000 base. https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/