Synquery
Staff Engineer – Full Stack
10mo ago
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Experienced Full Stack Engineer to define and implement core systems, contribute to architecture, and lead engineering efforts in an AI-native expert network platform.
About the company
- Synquery is redefining how expert insights are accessed and applied. Backed by leading VCs including Audacious Ventures, Afore Capital, and Caesar Ventures, we’re building an AI-native expert network that connects clients to expertise with unmatched speed, precision, and efficiency.
- We’ve designed our platform from the ground up for the age of AI—powering features like AI-driven interviewing agents and AI based expert sourcing/search.
- With a proven MVP and growing traction, we’re expanding our team to scale the platform and build the future of expert insight. If you're passionate about shaping AI-first products, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- As a Staff Engineer, you’ll define and implement the core systems powering Synquery. You’ll work hands-on across the stack, contribute to architectural decisions, and guide product-aligned engineering efforts.
- You’ll also help establish our technical standards, influence hiring, and mentor teammates. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer excited to wear multiple hats—builder, architect, leader—and make foundational contributions to a fast-moving AI product.
- Build Core Systems: Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure software solutions.
- Contribute to the Architecture: Contribute to the technical architecture decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance of our systems.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with product, design, and ML teams to translate business goals into robust features.
- Advise and Guide : Provide technical guidance when needed to less experienced engineers and help shape a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Innovate: Leverage emerging technologies in AI/ML, generative AI, and hybrid search to enhance product capabilities.
- Shape Engineering Culture: As a founding team member, influence team practices, tooling, and values from the ground up.
Requirements
- Experience: 7+ years in full-stack software development, ideally with experience in early-stage or high-growth startups.
- Technical Stack: Proficiency in Python (FastAPI), TypeScript (Next.js), PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker. Experience with LLM APIs (GPT, Claude, etc.) and/or vector DBs (e.g., Pinecone) is a big plus.
- Product Mindset: Strong collaboration with product teams, with an ability to balance speed, quality, and user impact.
- Startup Experience: A dynamic, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a “get-it-done” attitude.
- Problem-Solving: Skilled at designing resilient systems and debugging complex issues in live environments.
- Team Collaboration: Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with team members from varied cultural backgrounds.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to clearly communicate to both technical and to a lesser extent business audiences.
Conditions
- High Impact Role: Be a pivotal contributor to Synquery’s growth and success.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement as the company scales.
- Equity Ownership: Meaningful equity options.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary with flexible work arrangements.
- Supportive Culture: A collaborative team that values diversity, innovation, and mutual respect.
- Continuous Learning: Opportunities for professional development and working on cutting-edge technologies.
Other
- Location: Greater Boston (Hybrid)