Founding Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA (Union Square area)

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

About the Role

Our client, is an applied AI research lab building high-fidelity agent environments and tooling with the bold thesis of becoming the single global workforce supplier of AI employees for the entire global economy. They are currently focused on conquering the frontiers of planning, memory, and "always-on-behavior" for their agents.

As a Founding Engineer, you will have a high-agency role, working directly with the CEO and founding team. Your contributions will go beyond just code, actively shaping the product, culture, and architecture. You must be prepared to ship fast, experiment, and iterate without heavy process.

What You'll Do

Position Overview
AHOY is seeking a Staff Node.js Backend Developer to join our remote team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of robust backend solutions that power our applications. You will have a significant impact on our technology stack and architecture while working with a talented team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend services with Node.js.
• Architect and implement complex features and improvements in our existing applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend developers to create seamless integrations.
• Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Ensure code quality through testing, monitoring, and adherence to best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our systems.

Requirements

Requirements:

Position Overview
AHOY is on the lookout for a Senior Node.js Backend Developer to join our dynamic remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance backend services that drive our applications. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver top-notch solutions and elevate our technology stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Node.js.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure effective integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems while keeping documentation up to date.

Requirements

Requirements:

Company Profile
AHOY is a leading technology firm focused on innovation and digital transformation. We specialize in developing scalable software solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences. Our diverse team is driven by a commitment to quality and excellence, providing an inclusive and dynamic workplace for tech enthusiasts to grow and thrive.

Position Overview
We are in search of a talented Senior Full Stack Developer to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building high-performance applications and ensuring seamless integration of frontend and backend services. This role requires a solid understanding of modern web technologies and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Position Overview
AHOY is looking for a talented Node.js Backend Developer to join our remote team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining backend applications that serve as the backbone for our innovative projects. You will work closely with frontend developers and product teams to deliver efficient and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable code and ensure code quality through testing and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications and identify any bottlenecks.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in backend development.

Requirements

Requirements:

We are seeking a talented iOS Engineer to join our remote team and help build engaging mobile applications. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and performance across all devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement user-friendly interfaces
• Integrate with various APIs and third-party libraries
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, optimizing application performance
• Stay updated with the latest iOS technologies and trends

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in iOS development
• Strong knowledge of Swift and Objective-C programming languages
• Experience with Xcode, UIKit, and other iOS frameworks
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with backend services
• Understanding of Apple's App Store submission process
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative remote environment

Benefits

Do you love building scalable backend systems that power real-world products?
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team at Ahoy and help us design secure, reliable, and high-performance platforms.

What you’ll do:
🔹 Build and maintain production-ready backend services
🔹 Design APIs and ensure system scalability & performance
🔹 Work with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, etc.)
🔹 Collaborate with product, design, and cross-functional teams
🔹 Ensure quality through TDD, CI/CD, and clean architecture

What we’re looking for:
✅ 4+ years of backend development (Node.js/TypeScript)
✅ Strong experience with AWS and microservices
✅ Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, REST/GraphQL APIs
✅ Passion for clean, maintainable, and secure code
✅ Startup or fast-paced environment experience is a plus

Come join us and help shape the future of tech at Ahoy 🚀

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will shape and scale our backend platform, driving technical excellence while remaining hands-on. You’ll lead architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver cloud-native systems that are secure, scalable, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement backend architecture and technical strategy.
• Own feature delivery end-to-end, ensuring performance and scalability.
• Champion engineering best practices (TDD, CI/CD, clean architecture).
• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers to raise technical standards.
• Improve workflows, monitoring, and incident management.
• Partner with Product and stakeholders to align technical and business goals.

Requirements

Requirements

• 7+ years backend engineering, 5+ with Node.js & TypeScript in production.
• Deep expertise in AWS services (Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS).
• Proven track record with serverless, microservices, event-driven systems.
• Strong background in API design, distributed systems, debugging.
• Leadership experience in architecture decisions and team mentorship.

We are looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to deliver elegant, scalable iOS applications for global users. You’ll collaborate with design, backend, and product teams to bring innovative financial products to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement new app features.
• Deliver clean, maintainable Swift code.
• Ensure visual and functional consistency across iOS apps.
• Contribute to iteration based on peer and customer feedback.

Requirements

• 5+ years software engineering, with 3+ years iOS development (5+ years for Senior).
• Strong expertise in Swift, iOS SDK, and Apple frameworks.
• Experience publishing apps to the App Store.
• Strong cross-team collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• GitHub portfolio or open-source contributions are a plus.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable backend systems. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities spanning architecture, coding, and mentoring, while partnering closely with Product and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build reliable, testable, production-ready backend services.
• Drive architectural decisions and own features end-to-end.
• Write clean, maintainable code with strong test coverage.
• Mentor engineers and set best practices across the team.
• Oversee system monitoring, incident response, and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to hiring efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years backend experience, 4+ years with Node.js & TypeScript.
• Strong expertise in AWS (Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, CloudFormation).
• Experience with serverless, microservices, event-driven architectures.
• Skilled in TDD, CI/CD, REST/GraphQL APIs, secure coding.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Startup/fast-paced environment experience preferred.