Full Stack, Senior Software Engineer (San Francisco) Job at Recruiting From Scratch, San Francisco, CA

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  • Recruiting From Scratch
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch :

Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

About the client:

Title of Role: Senior Full Stack Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission District)
Company Stage of Funding: Growth-stage, Venture-backed
Office Type: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
Salary: $160,000–$250,000 + Equity

Company Description

Our client is a mission-driven, venture-backed fintech platform that allows individuals to invest in startups and small businesses — think of it as “Robinhood for Startups.” With nearly $1B in total investments facilitated and a passionate user base, the company operates as a Public Benefit Corporation committed to democratizing access to early-stage investing.

You’ll join a tight-knit team (35 people total) where engineers have outsized impact, little red tape, and full ownership over projects. This is a rare opportunity to shape a product that’s changing the way capitalism works.

What You Will Do

  • Build and ship full stack features that support compliance, transactions, and user analytics

  • Work across a modern tech stack (React, Rails, Postgres) to develop performant, user-friendly experiences

  • Own projects end-to-end in a fast-moving, highly autonomous environment

  • Contribute to infrastructure that has supported over 1 million transactions and counting

  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with product, design, and leadership

  • Work on meaningful tools that support startup founders and everyday investors alike

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 0–6 years of full stack development experience (non-Big Tech backgrounds preferred unless clear reason for leaving)

  • Strong experience in Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks (Django, Node, etc.)

  • Proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and a modern frontend framework like React

  • SQL/database knowledge (ideally Postgres)

  • Exceptional problem-solving ability and attention to detail

  • Excellent learner: able to pick up new technologies quickly

  • Clear communication skills and comfort working in high-autonomy environments

  • Experience scaling systems handling high volumes of transactions or data

  • Passion for fintech, investing, startups, or mission-driven work

Preferred

  • Prior experience with compliance, security, payments, or investment platforms

  • Track record as a former founder or entrepreneurial builder

  • Interest in mentoring and helping to grow engineering talent

  • Top-tier academic background or demonstrated equivalent aptitude

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base Salary: $160,000 – $250,000 depending on experience

  • Equity: Competitive equity package available

  • Hybrid Work: 3 days/week in SF (Mission District)

  • Visa sponsorship available for senior-level candidates

  • High-impact, high-ownership role in a small team

  • Opportunity to work on a meaningful mission at the intersection of finance and innovation

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Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, 3 days per week,

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