Recruiting from Scratch

Generalist SWE

Recruiting from Scratch  •  $170k - $260k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Generalist SWE

  • Title of Role: Generalist SWE
  • Location: On-site, onsite
  • Company Stage of Funding: Seed — Software Development
  • Office Type: Onsite
  • Salary: $170K–$260K

We're representing a company on a mission to transform how people discover and understand offline commerce. By building searchable, intuitive tools that enhance the in-store shopping experience, the team is bridging a significant gap between digital and physical retail. If you're excited about making a meaningful impact in this space, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to something genuinely innovative.

What You Will Do

  • Build and maintain robust, scalable software systems that support tools for discovering and understanding offline commerce.
  • Work across the full stack, from backend services and data pipelines to front-end interfaces, adapting to team needs.
  • Collaborate closely with teammates, iterating rapidly on feedback while maintaining high code quality standards.
  • Contribute to the development of storage solutions, data processing systems, and cloud infrastructure that underpin the product.
  • Take ownership of features and systems in a fast-paced startup environment, where your contributions have a direct impact.
  • Actively participate in engineering decisions, architecture discussions, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally with time spent at startups.
  • Strong coding fundamentals with proficiency in one or more languages such as JavaScript, C++, Python, or Rust.
  • Solid engineering instincts, with a knack for writing clean, maintainable code while knowing when to prioritize speed or quality.
  • Familiarity with storage and data processing systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern engineering tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to give and receive feedback effectively.

Preferred

  • Experience at early-stage startups, ex-founders, or roles with significant technical ownership.
  • A background in AI-related projects or familiarity with cloud and storage solutions is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $170K to $260K. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates, and you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment.

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About Recruiting from Scratch

Recruiting from Scratch provides recruiting services for companies that need to hire the best talent in software engineering, hardware engineering, product design, product management, marketing, GTM, and accounting & finance.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2021
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