Full Stack Engineer

About Scale.jobs

Scale.jobs is a pioneering career-tech platform that offers comprehensive job search assistance to job seekers worldwide. We specialize in Career Coaching (including Resume Writing, LinkedIn Optimization, and Interview Preparation), Human-led Job Finding and Applying services, and AI-Tailored Resumes and Cover Letters. By integrating human expertise with cutting-edge technology, we help job seekers get hired faster and more effectively.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer, proficient in Next.js and tRPC, to join our core founding team. This role is critical in building and scaling our modern, high-performance web platform. You will significantly influence both product and engineering decisions, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure a seamless user experience. This position is ideal for a proactive individual comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, eager to take ownership and contribute across the entire technology stack, from frontend user experience to backend APIs and integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable web applications using Next.js (App Router) and React 18.
• Develop end-to-end type-safe APIs with tRPC and backend services using Hono.
• Design and manage database schemas and queries using PostgreSQL and Prisma.
• Collaborate directly with co-founders to define product requirements, architecture, and roadmap.
• Work closely with the marketing team to implement SEO strategies and optimize web performance.
• Integrate third-party services such as Clerk for authentication and Stripe for payments.
• Implement responsive and accessible UI components using Tailwind CSS, Shadcn, Radix UI, and modern design patterns.
• Manage server state and data fetching efficiently with TanStack React Query.
• Contribute to analytics, logging, and monitoring using tools like PostHog and Axiom.
• Participate actively in code reviews, architectural discussions, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Work within a monorepo setup utilizing pnpm and Turborepo for streamlined development and scaling.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with Next.js and React.
• Proven experience building APIs using tRPC or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of backend development, particularly with Node.js-based frameworks like Hono or Express.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and ORMs such as Prisma.
• Strong knowledge of REST/HTTP concepts, API design, and data fetching strategies.
• Experience with React Query (TanStack Query) for effective server state management.
• Familiarity with modern styling approaches like Tailwind CSS.
• Strong command of Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to own features from conception through to production.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with monorepo setups using Turborepo and pnpm.
• Familiarity with authentication systems like Clerk.
• Experience with Stripe or other payment integrations.
• Experience with AI integrations (e.g., OpenAI, Vercel AI SDK).
• Exposure to Docker and cloud services like AWS S3.
• Experience in SEO optimization and performance improvements.
• Prior experience working closely with founders or in startup environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Successfully owning and shipping features end-to-end with minimal supervision.
• Producing clean, scalable, and well-documented code that facilitates team collaboration and future development.
• Proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks before they impact users.
• Making meaningful contributions to architectural and product decisions alongside the founding team.

What's in it for You

• Competitive compensation up to ₹10 LPA, reflecting ownership and impact.
• Direct collaboration with the founding team, offering rapid learning opportunities and genuine ownership from day one.
• Opportunity to shape the product and engineering culture at an early-stage, rapidly growing startup.
• Work on a modern, cutting-edge tech stack across the entire product lifecycle.
• A remote-first work environment, prioritizing outcomes over fixed office hours.

Want to Fast-Track Your Profile?

Submit your application to hr@scale.jobs with the following:

1. A one-liner about yourself and your motivation for this role.
2. Your GitHub profile or links to any live projects showcasing your work.
3. Your Resume and Portfolio.

Shortlisted candidates will be provided with a live task: Build a small full-stack feature using Next.js and tRPC, based on a real Scale.jobs brief. The deliverable should be clean, production-ready code, accompanied by a brief write-up detailing your approach and decision-making process.