Founding Engineer

MLabs is seeking a Founding Engineer to join their team in New York. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled software engineer to make a significant impact as an early team member. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in full-stack, backend, or infrastructure engineering, with a strong foundation in Python and the willingness to expand into TypeScript development.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong software engineering fundamentals and versatility across different layers of the technology stack. As a Founding Engineer, you'll need to be comfortable with ambiguity and capable of taking complete ownership of projects from initial concept through to successful deployment. The position demands a combination of technical competence, strong work ethic, and an eagerness to learn and grow with the company.

This is an in-person role based in New York, requiring 5 days per week on-site presence, making it ideal for candidates who value face-to-face collaboration and want to be physically present in shaping the company's engineering culture and technical direction. The role offers the opportunity to work on foundational systems and make key technical decisions that will influence the company's future.

The position is perfect for engineers who are ready to step up from mid-level positions and take on the challenges and responsibilities that come with being a founding team member. You'll have the chance to work directly with key stakeholders and help establish engineering practices and technical standards from the ground up.

If you're passionate about building scalable systems, enjoy working across the full technology stack, and want to be part of a growing company where your technical decisions will have lasting impact, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a significant contribution to the company's success.