Full Stack Engineer - Recruiting from Scratch : Job Details

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire. Title of Role: Full Stack Engineer Location: New York, NY (Williamsburg) Company Stage of Funding: Seed Stage Office Type: Onsite, 5 Days a Week Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 Company Description This early-stage startup is reinventing how people discover and pursue jobs. Their mission is to overhaul the job search process by building a product-first platform that places real users-not just resumes-at the center of the experience. Backed by top-tier investors, the company is growing fast and looking for passionate engineers who want to help shape the future of how we work. Their team is composed of builders, ex-founders, and product thinkers from leading tech companies. This is a chance to join an ambitious company at the inflection point of product-market fit. What You Will Do

• Build and maintain core features, internal tools, and infrastructure across the platform using modern technologies like React, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Work across the full development lifecycle: design, code, document, test, deploy, and support.
• Collaborate directly with the founding team and users to identify pain points and implement intuitive product features that solve real-world problems.
• Drive and uphold high engineering standards in code quality, architecture, and technical decisions.
• Help create scalable systems that optimize for both performance and user experience, particularly on low-end or high-latency devices.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of experience as a full stack or frontend engineer; open to exceptional new graduates with a strong track record.
• Proven experience shipping 0-to-1 products or systems in technically rigorous environments.
• Strong grasp of React, TypeScript, and Node.js, with an ability to move fluidly across the frontend and backend.
• Experience building products at early-stage startups or complex environments such as big tech.
• Familiarity with fundamental browser APIs and performance optimization strategies.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical training from a top-tier institution.

Preferred

• Experience with Next.js, tRPC, Prisma, and web performance tuning.
• Previous founder experience or demonstrated product ownership.
• Strong product intuition and ability to think critically about user needs.
• Experience building for underpowered or mobile-first clients.
• Interest in the job marketplace or hiring space.

Compensation and Benefits and Other Things

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000
• Equity: 0.05% - 0.5%
• Work Arrangement: In-person, 5 days/week in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Relocation support for non-NYC residents
• Professional development stipend
• High-ownership role with direct product impact
• Early-stage equity in a fast-scaling team

If you're eager to help rethink how people find work-and want to work in a hands-on, high-velocity environment in NYC-this role is a unique opportunity to shape something meaningful from the ground up.