[Hiring] Backend Software Engineer @fridayharbor.ai

Role Description

Join our team of 5 engineers to build the AI systems that are changing how mortgages get underwritten. You'll work on LLM applications, integrate with third-party mortgage platforms, develop new product features, and optimize performance as we scale. The work spans cutting-edge AI (RAG, agentic workflows) and practical backend engineering (APIs, integrations, data pipelines).

• Build and ship backend features across our AI-powered mortgage underwriting platform.
• Work alongside senior engineers who will invest in your growth, while also taking on real ownership of features and systems from day one.
• Build and maintain backend APIs and services supporting our AI underwriting pipeline.
• Integrate with third-party mortgage systems including LOS platforms, document providers, and credit bureaus.
• Contribute to LLM-powered features and agentic workflows as you grow your AI engineering skills.
• Collaborate closely with a small, high-caliber team where your voice carries real weight.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of backend engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• Motivated and eager to learn. You move fast, take ownership, and actively seek out more responsibility as you grow.
• Strong communicator who can work effectively across a small, distributed team.
• Comfortable working in Python or motivated to ramp quickly.

Requirements

• Experience at a startup or fast-moving team.
• Exposure to LLMs, AI pipelines, or RAG in any context.
• Fintech or regulated industry background.

Benefits

• Competitive cash salary ($130-160k).
• Significant equity compensation.
• Complete benefits package.
• Compensation strategy geared towards attracting world-class talent and creating the possibility for significant potential equity upside for early employees.