Full Stack Engineer

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About 222:

222 is a early-stage startup on a mission to transform the future of social interaction. They are redefining how people connect by stripping away the noise of hyper-curation and empty scrolling. Instead, they are build tools that empower people to meet, bond, and thrive together in the real world.

The Problem They Are Solving:

Social platforms today are built to maximize engagement at all costs, often at the expense of genuine human connection. 222 is taking a different approach: designing technology that strengthens relationships and empowers people to spend more meaningful time together in the real world.

You Should Only Apply If:

• You resonate with 222’s mission: You’re passionate about reshaping social tech to encourage real-world interaction rather than endless scrolling.
• You think long-term: You care about the enduring impact of your technical choices. System design, maintainability, and ethical considerations matter deeply to you.
• You’re versatile and sharp: You can rapidly build polished frontends (React/Next.js) and seamlessly integrate the corresponding backend API layers. You have solid backend fundamentals (Python/FastAPI, PostgreSQL).
• You have experience in:
• Building web apps with React/Next.js
• Backend development with Python (FastAPI preferred)
• Working with PostgreSQL
• Scaling backend infrastructure for live, user-facing products
• You embrace ambiguity: Startups excite you. You like figuring things out as you go and building from the ground up.
• You’re a creator at heart: Whether it’s coding personal projects, making art, producing music, or designing something new—you love to build and innovate.

You Should NOT Apply If:

• You’re looking for a rigid job with a predefined playbook.
• You aren’t prepared to challenge or question the status quo in both technology and social design.
• You don’t care about the deeper implications of social tech and its impact on the real world.

Skills & Tools:

• Backend Development: Python (Flask/FastAPI), PostgreSQL
• Frontend Web Development: React/Next.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js
• Bonus: Experience shipping Android apps, either natively or with React Native, will give you an edge.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Full-Stack Feature Development: Rapidly build and ship full-stack features that enhance in-person social experiences.
• Frontend Mastery: Create polished, user-friendly interfaces with React/Next.js that feel intuitive and natural.
• Backend Integration: Implement and refine backend APIs using Python (FastAPI preferred) and PostgreSQL to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure functionality.
• System-Level Thinking: Contribute to architecture discussions and gradually tackle more complex backend projects as the platform grows.
• Iterative Improvement: Identify “low-hanging fruit” opportunities and deliver quick wins, improving the product continuously based on user feedback.

222 Is Looking For:

Engineers who learn exponentially and adapt on the fly. You might be:

• A Driven New Grad: Fresh out of school but already shipping polished side projects, open-source contributions, or apps with real users. You’re a builder at heart, someone who creates from scratch and isn’t afraid to question the norms. You naturally approach problems from first principles, challenging assumptions to uncover the best possible solutions. You also bring a strong, informed perspective on today’s social fabric and the role technology should play in shaping a more connected future.
• A Seasoned Engineer with a Startup Mindset: You have years of experience but still crave growth, speed, and the chance to be hands-on with new techniques. You excel at first-principles thinking, regularly challenging established patterns to reach innovative outcomes. Your track record shows you can build meaningful products from the ground up, and you care deeply about how these solutions affect real-world social dynamics. You’ll fit right in if you’re excited to iterate rapidly, improve product-market fit, incorporate novel tools, and help redefine how technology fosters genuine human connection.

Joining 222 means being part of a mission-driven team that’s building something truly transformative. Here’s what they offer:

• 401(k) Matching: Grow your savings alongside your career.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary + equity so you share in the company’s success.
• Real-Life Experiences: Fully-comped activities to strengthen your own offline connections.
• Top-Tier Healthcare: A platinum PPO with 100% coverage and $0 deductible.
• Early-Stage Impact: Join a small team backed by top-tier investors and help define the company’s trajectory.
• In-Person Collaboration: Work alongside a tight-knit team of passionate, mission-driven individuals.