What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founding Software Engineer position at Storm2?
Job Title: Founding Engineer
Company: Stealth Start Up in the Wealth Tech Space
Compensation: 200-250k base equity
We are currently partnering with a stealth startup within the WealthTech space who specalizes in building AI Native Portfolio Management tools in search for a Founding Engineer to join their organization. We are looking for an individual who has deep experience across the broader FinTech space (wealthtech experience preferred) who is excited to join a lean team founded by industry leaders who have been through 4x exits before.
What You’ll Do
- Design and build scalable systems handling complex data workflows and external integrations
- Own backend architecture (Node/TypeScript preferred) while contributing to frontend when needed
- Develop reliable pipelines, APIs, and services with strong observability and performance in mind
- Partner closely with product to ship quickly, iterate, and refine based on user feedback
- Leverage AI tools and contribute to AI-enabled product features
What You Bring
- Experience building production systems with high data complexity and reliability requirements
- Strong system design skills across distributed systems and modern cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Full-stack capability with a backend-first mindset
- Product-oriented thinking with the ability to balance speed vs. scalability
- Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
- Track record of building from early-stage or ambiguous environments
Nice to Have
- Background in fintech or regulated industries
- Exposure to AI/ML systems or data-heavy applications
- ~5 years experience or equivalent scope of ownership