Founding Engineer (AI-First) / Full-Stack Lead
We at InsureTax are building the "Lemonade" of the tax world. We develop a revolutionary insurance product for small businesses in the U.S., providing protection against IRS audits, backed by Lloyd’s of London . We are a fast-growing, pre-Round A startup focused on protecting business cash flow and reducing audit disruption. The Role & Your Impact We are searching for our first technical hire—a Founding Engineer —to lead, build, and shape the product from the ground up. We need an xEngineer of the post-AI era who deeply understands the power of AI in streamlining software and business processes. This is a full-time hybrid role (New York, NY) where you will: Build and Lead: Serve as the technical authority in the company, working directly alongside the CEO. AI-First Development: Develop and maintain advanced AI-based underwriting engines that enable real-time risk assessment and quotes. Migration and Scale: Lead the transition of the existing codebase to a modern, scalable production environment that will support our rapid growth. Technical Management: Work in synergy with our existing development team in Ukraine, ensuring the highest standards of performance and code quality. Core Qualifications Proven ability to build and maintain the entire technology stack (Full-stack) independently. Proficiency in full-stack development, with expertise in languages and tools such as JavaScript, React, Python, Django, or similar frameworks. Mastery of modern AI tools and processes (including AI agents and using "Vibe coding" to accelerate development). Experience with AI and machine learning integration, including model development, training, and deployment. Strong knowledge of cloud-based services, APIs, and scalable architecture design. Previous experience in fintech, insurance tech, or startups is a strong advantage. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to have End-to-End Impact —you will be shaping the future of the company and the product by using AI as the core for automated compliance checks and rapid claims processing. As our first employee, you will be part of the founding team with Significant Equity and tremendous growth potential. Want to build the next big thing in FinTech with us? We’d love to hear from you!