We are seeking a Founding Backend Engineer to join a US-headquartered payments startup. This is a unique opportunity to be the first engineer and build the backend infrastructure from scratch, making key technical decisions that will shape the product and company.
About the role:
- Be the first engineer and lead the backend development.
- Design and build scalable payment software that enables merchants to offer discounts for cheaper payment methods.
- Work fully remotely from India with a US-based team.
- Collaborate closely with leadership experienced in finance and payments.
- Contribute to a product targeting the $7 trillion US credit card market.
Why you might love this role:
- Opportunity to build a product from the ground up and make critical technical decisions.
- Fully remote work setup.
- Competitive salary (20 - 50 LPA) and meaningful equity participation.
Experience: 2 - 5 years in backend engineering or related roles.
