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Founding Engineer

Recharged
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

About Us :

Recharged is on a mission to simplify electric vehicle ownership. Through its data-driven, education-first used EV marketplace, Recharged provides a streamlined experience for EV buyers and sellers, facilitating the shift to a more sustainable future.

Role Overview :

As a Founding Engineer, you’ll have a key role in building the core platform from the ground up. You will work across the entire tech stack, from designing a seamless frontend experience to ensuring a scalable and secure backend. This is a hands-on role where you'll collaborate closely with the founding team to shape the product roadmap, execute technical initiatives, and help establish the technical foundation of the company.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Full-Stack Development : Build and deploy features across the entire stack, using TypeScript on both the frontend (React, Next.js) and backend (Node.js).
  • Marketplace Platform : Develop a highly functional, user-friendly marketplace for used electric vehicles, focusing on performance, scalability, and a great user experience.
  • Data & Analytics : Build systems for collecting and analyzing data on vehicle listings, transactions, and user interactions. Provide insights that enhance the buying and selling experience.
  • Collaboration : Work closely with the founding team on product strategy, feature development, and iteration based on user feedback and business metrics.
  • Performance & Monitoring : Set up tools to monitor the platform’s health, including performance, uptime, and error tracking. Ensure the platform is always reliable and responsive.
  • Technical Leadership : Establish best practices for coding, testing, and deployment. Help hire and mentor future engineers as the team grows.

Required Skills & Experience :

  • 2-10 years of experience in full-stack development, with a focus on building web applications.
  • Experience in TypeScript across the frontend (React, Next.js) and backend (Node.js, Express, or similar frameworks).
  • Frontend Skills : Experience building mobile-first, user-friendly UIs, with an emphasis on performance and accessibility.
  • Backend Skills : Deep understanding of API design (REST / GraphQL), service design, software architecture and datastores.
  • Cloud Deployment : Hands-on experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI / CD pipelines.
  • Data & Analytics : Ability to design and implement analytics features, such as tracking user behavior, vehicle data, and marketplace insights.
  • Security Awareness : Knowledge of best practices for securing a marketplace, including authentication, encryption, and safe payment processing.
  • Nice-to-Have Skills :

  • Passion for designing incredible user experiences.
  • Familiarity with marketplace platforms and handling complex transactional systems.
  • Experience integrating third-party APIs for services like payments, vehicle data, or logistics.
  • Interest in sustainability and electric vehicles, with a passion for electrifying the auto industry.
  • Previous experience in the automotive, electric vehicle, or e-commerce industries.
  • Why Join Us :

  • Mission-Driven : Be part of a team with a clear mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation by creating a transparent and efficient marketplace for used electric vehicles.
  • Ownership : Significant equity stake and the opportunity to shape the company's future.
  • Founding Team : Join as an early team member, working directly with the CEO and CTO to define the technical foundations of the business.
  • Growth Potential : As we scale, there will be opportunities to grow into a technical leadership role with ownership across our platform.
  • Ready to Drive the Future of Electric Vehicles?

    If you're excited about the EV revolution and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us build the future of EV ownership.

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