Recruiting From Scratch

Overview Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. Title of Role: Staff Full Stack Engineer Company Stage of Funding: Early Growth, Well-Funded Office Type: Full-Time, In-Office Company Description We're representing a well-funded fintech company building a next-generation consumer finance platform for emerging markets. The company is creating a hybrid virtual banking and cryptocurrency wallet, enabling users around the world to move seamlessly within a unified financial ecosystem. The team is small, senior-only, and fast-moving, composed of experienced engineers and product leaders from top global tech companies. The company is led by founders with successful prior exits and is positioned to make a meaningful impact on global financial inclusion. Their mission: rebuild financial infrastructure for the three billion people underserved by traditional banking systems, powered by stablecoin technology and world-class distribution partnerships. What You Will Do As a Staff Full Stack Engineer, you'll take a high-impact, cross-functional role across multiple parts of the engineering stack. You'll help architect, design, and implement the systems that power the company's core financial platform - spanning backend services, web interfaces, and mobile app integrations. Key responsibilities include: Architect and develop scalable systems across backend, web, and mobile platforms. Design and implement performant APIs, services, and user-facing experiences. Collaborate with iOS, Android, and backend engineers to build a cohesive cross-platform product. Lead technical design discussions and set engineering standards for quality and reliability. Optimize infrastructure for performance, scalability, and security across the stack. Work directly with founders and product leads to shape technical and architectural direction. Potential to grow into a general engineering leadership role across multiple platforms. Ideal Background 5+ years of experience building and shipping full-stack consumer applications. Proficiency across frontend and backend technologies, including: Backend: Python, Go, or Rust Strong understanding of system design, distributed architectures, and modern DevOps workflows. Deep sense of ownership and ability to move fast while maintaining code quality and stability. Experience handling complex data or real-money systems at scale is a strong plus. Preferred Experience building products for Latin American or emerging markets. Previous work in fintech, banking, or cryptocurrency. A strong eye for product design and user experience. Comfort leading architecture across web, backend, and mobile stacks. Why Join Impact: Build and launch the full stack powering a financial platform used by millions globally. Ownership: Work directly with founders to define architecture, standards, and technical direction. Velocity: Join a team of high-caliber engineers who prioritize autonomy, speed, and results. Mission: Help reinvent the way financial systems work globally through stablecoin-powered infrastructure. Compensation: Top-of-market salary - no equity risk required. Compensation and Benefits Work Setup: On-site in San Francisco (collaborative office culture) Opportunity to define the technical architecture of a new global financial product Direct collaboration with experienced founders and senior technical peers This is a rare opportunity to help architect and build a full-stack financial platform from the ground up - shaping core systems, technical culture, and product direction for a company redefining global financial access.