Senior Software Engineer at Emerge Talent

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, AI Integration, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Full-Stack Development, Backend Development, Automation Workflows, Collaboration, Scalable Systems, Startup Experience, Side Projects, Communication Skills, Adaptability, Commitment to Excellence

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

After decades of managing tens of thousands of people, we've seen firsthand how traditional HR and management tools have failed to deliver real transformation. While nearly every aspect of work has evolved dramatically over the past 50 years, the way companies are managed has remained stuck in the past. We're building the AI management system that will fundamentally change how companies are built, scaled, and managed over the next five years. This isn't just another HR tool—it's the infrastructure that will allow businesses to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven world. The Role We're seeking a mid-to-senior software engineer to help build the future of business management. You'll be working on cutting-edge AI systems that directly impact how companies operate, scale, and succeed. What you'll do: Design and build scalable backend systems powering our AI management platform Integrate with modern AI APIs and develop intelligent automation workflows Work across the full stack to deliver end-to-end features Collaborate closely with our founding team to shape product direction Build systems that can handle the complexity of managing thousands of employees What We're Looking For Required Experience 5-10 years of software engineering experience (full-stack or backend-focused) Hands-on AI integration experience - you must have written API requests to OpenAI (or similar LLMs) in production or personal projects Strong technical foundation in Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL Startup experience - ideally at high-growth companies, or exceptional candidates from Big Tech Side project experience - you've built and launched something on your own What Makes You Stand Out Former founder or founding engineer experience CS degree from a top-tier university (MIT, Stanford, etc.) - preferred but not required Recognition in competitive programming, math olympiads, or acceptance into selective programs (Recurse Center, Thiel Fellowship, etc.) Deep curiosity about AI and its applications in business Essential Qualities Self-starter mentality - you thrive with autonomy and ownership Strong communication skills - you can explain complex technical concepts clearly Adaptability - you're excited about the ambiguity and rapid pace of early-stage startups Commitment to excellence - you take pride in building high-quality, scalable systems What We Offer Compensation & Equity Competitive salary: $140,000 - $200,000 (based on experience) Significant equity package in a fast-growing company Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Unlimited PTO policy Growth & Learning Work directly with experienced founders and senior engineers Shape the architecture of systems that will serve thousands of companies Stay at the forefront of AI and business management innovation Clear path for technical and leadership growth as we scale Work Environment In-person collaboration in our NYC office (4-5 days/week) Modern tech stack and development tools Small, focused team where your impact is immediately visible Direct influence on product and technical decisions Application Process Please include with your application: Your resume highlighting relevant AI and startup experience

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable backend systems for the AI management platform. Collaborate with the founding team to shape product direction and integrate modern AI APIs.