Founding Engineer (Full Stack)

At Pier, our mission is to improve credit access for Americans by enabling the next generation of credit providers. We're building "Stripe for Credit" -- Our API is the fastest and simplest way for companies to launch & manage loan, line of credit and other credit programs, in compliance with state and federal laws.

We're looking for a Founding Engineer to join our team at a crucial stage of growth. As a founding engineer at Pier, you will have an integral role building our credit infrastructure products, setting the technical direction of our platform, and developing our culture. You will work directly with our co-founders and drive strategic projects and initiatives for the team.

What makes this role exciting:

• You'll be joining a fast-growing startup that has recently raised an oversubscribed round
• We're adding 6-figure ARRs every single month
• You'll have the opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a fintech platform
• Direct collaboration with founders and significant impact on product direction

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with founders to architect our systems, define the engineering roadmap and improve our processes
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across the entire stack
• Build and maintain APIs and integrations with third-party services
• Take full ownership of large projects, guiding them from initial design through deployment
• Mentor and guide junior engineers as the team grows

What we're looking for:

• 6+ years of experience in software development, preferably at high-growth, pre-series B startups
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality software quickly and efficiently
• Passion for financial technology and developer products
• Experience in fintech/compliance is a big plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to challenges
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset

Join us in revolutionizing credit access and building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of financial products. We offer competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and the chance to be part of something transformative from the ground up.