Founding Engineer - Float

As a Founding Engineer at Float, your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with the founding team to realize product requirements, designing and developing full-stack web applications, making informed architectural decisions, and co-leading product direction. You'll contribute actively to our technical strategy and hold a vital role in shaping the future of our technological landscape while ensuring scalability and performance.

To be a successful Founding Engineer at Float, you need proven experience in full-stack engineering with proficiency across both front-end and back-end development. Familiarity with frameworks such as React, Angular, and Node.js is essential. Additionally, expertise in database management and cloud services, alongside excellent problem-solving and communication skills, will contribute significantly to your success in this role.

Aligning with Float's mission is crucial for a Founding Engineer because it ensures that your work not only focuses on technological excellence but also contributes meaningfully to enhancing the financial well-being of individuals across America. This shared passion drives team cohesion and motivates everyone to achieve impactful results in a collaborative environment.

At Float, the work environment is hybrid-friendly, allowing you to choose how you blend in-office and remote working. With an office in San Francisco and satellite offices in New York and New Orleans, we emphasize collaboration through in-person retreats while also respecting your flexibility to work where you're most productive.

To excel as a Founding Engineer at Float, strong technical skills in both front-end and back-end development are crucial. Additionally, having a proactive attitude, excellent problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills will ensure you thrive. Familiarity with the fintech sector, previous startup experience, or understanding of credit data can provide competitive advantages.

When faced with architectural decisions, I prioritize understanding the project requirements and constraints. I consider scalability, maintainability, and performance, and I often weigh different frameworks and technologies against these factors. Open communication with my team also allows for collaborative decision-making.

Certainly! In a previous position, I faced a scalability issue in our application. By implementing load balancing and optimizing our database queries, I was able to improve performance by over 50%. I documented the improvements and shared insights with the team for future reference.

I have a strong preference for React on the front-end due to its component-based architecture, which allows for reusable code and easier management of application state. For back-end development, I often use Node.js, as it enables seamless JavaScript usage across the stack, streamlining the development process.

I prioritize quality by incorporating automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes into my workflow. This not only helps catch issues early but also maintains a consistent and reliable code base as we scale and iterate.

To stay updated, I regularly participate in tech meet-ups, follow influential developers on social media, and engage with online coding communities. I also dedicate time to evaluate new tools and frameworks that emerge in the tech landscape.

In a collaborative hybrid environment, I believe clear communication is key. I would use project management tools for transparency and ensure regular check-ins, whether virtual or in-person, to foster team bonding and alignment on project goals.

My experience in fintech includes working on applications that streamline payment processes and enhance user accessibility to financial services. I've gained insights into regulatory compliance and user data protection, which are crucial in this industry.

In a fast-paced startup environment, I prioritize tasks based on their impact and alignment with our strategic goals. I frequently reassess priorities and remain flexible to adapt to urgent needs without compromising on the quality of work.

I believe in integrating user feedback early and often. This can involve user interviews, beta testing sessions, and surveys. Gathering insights helps guide our product direction while ensuring we are meeting user needs effectively.

I want to join Float because of its mission to create financial inclusivity. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to make a positive impact and am excited by the opportunity to shape the path of a new company dedicated to helping individuals achieve better financial health.