Founding Backend Developer (Node/NestJS & Microservices) Equity Only | Pre-Seed Stage Startup | India Only About Us We are building an industry-leading FinTech mobile app that brings hedge-fund-grade trading intelligence to everyday investors. Think Robinhood , but powered by AI-driven insights, ultra-low-latency systems, and transparent user experiences . As part of our founding technical team , you will architect and implement the backend foundation that powers our entire platform — from trading services and portfolio management to real-time data streaming and user-facing APIs. The Role We are seeking a Founding Backend Developer with in-depth expertise in Node.js, NestJS, and microservices architecture to design and deliver the high-performance backend powering our trading platform. This is a hands-on, builder role : you will create systems that handle real-time financial data, low-latency execution pipelines, and mission-critical APIs that integrate with frontend apps, AI engines, and external brokerage APIs. You will bring a DIY founder mindset , taking ownership of backend reliability, security, and scalability in an equity-only, pre-funding environment . What You’ll Do Backend Architecture & Development Design and implement low-latency, high-throughput microservices using Node.js and NestJS . Build real-time APIs and services over REST, WebSockets, and gRPC to support live trading, portfolio updates, and event-driven alerts. Optimize systems for sub-100ms response times where required, enabling trading-grade performance. API-First Development Define clear API contracts and generate Swagger/OpenAPI documentation . Ensure seamless integration with mobile frontend , AI/ML services , and data pipelines . Security & Compliance Implement authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2). Integrate secure practices for handling financial and personal data (KYC, 2FA, PCI/DSS awareness). Establish logging, monitoring, and audit trails for regulatory alignment. Scalability & Reliability Design systems that can scale horizontally under heavy load. Ensure fault tolerance, failover mechanisms, and efficient resource utilization. Build observability into services with metrics, tracing, and alerts. Collaboration & Startup DNA Work closely with the Frontend , AI , and Data Engineering teams to build seamless end-to-end flows. Take full ownership of backend development: from initial design to deployment and monitoring. Contribute to technical vision and make early architectural choices that define the company’s long-term success. What We’re Looking For 10+ years of backend development experience , with strong proficiency in Node.js and NestJS . Proven expertise in designing and implementing microservices and API-driven architectures . Hands-on experience building low-latency, high-performance systems (sub-100ms response targets). Solid knowledge of REST, WebSockets, gRPC , and event-driven architectures. Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI , API lifecycle management, and contract-first development. Strong understanding of cloud-native practices , containerization, and CI/CD pipelines(GitHub Actions). Familiarity with financial/trading systems is a significant plus. Deep knowledge of security practices (JWT, OAuth2, KYC workflows, PCI compliance awareness). A DIY builder and founder mindset : resourceful, entrepreneurial, and willing to operate in ambiguity. Willingness to work in an equity-only, pre-funding startup environment. Why Join Us Be the founding architect of backend systems that power a next-gen FinTech platform. Build Robinhood-class infrastructure with trading-grade performance and reliability . Collaborate with a small, elite founding team across AI, Data, and Frontend. Equity-based compensation at pre-angel stage : high risk, high reward, massive ownership potential. Shape the core product and technology stack at the ground floor.
Base Salary with ESOPS | Pre-Seed Startup | India Only About Us We are building a next-generation AI-driven trading platform that ingests massive streams of financial, alternative, and sentiment data and transforms them into actionable insights. Our mission is to combine robust data engineering pipelines with Generative AI and advanced ML models to democratize access to sophisticated trading strategies. As an early-stage startup, we are assembling a founding team of builders who can take ownership of critical functions and operate with agility. This role is for a Swiss Army knife operator who can manage people, compliance, and operations , while partnering with founders to keep the company moving fast. The Role We are looking for a Founding People & Operations Lead (HR + Admin) to own the HR and administrative backbone of our startup. This person will be the first point of contact for team operations, HR processes, legal coordination, and compliance . You will partner with a Product Manager based in the U.S. , ensuring smooth cross-border collaboration and managing the unique challenges of operating across India and the U.S. This is a hands-on execution-first role . You will not only design policies and frameworks but also roll up your sleeves to manage day-to-day HR tasks, contracts, and vendor relationships. What You’ll Do HR & People Operations Handle hiring processes : job postings, candidate screening, offer letters, onboarding, and documentation. Draft and manage employment/contractor agreements , including equity-based agreements in compliance with Indian labor laws. Support team culture-building , performance processes, and conflict resolution. Administration & Compliance Coordinate with CAs, attorneys, and advisors on company compliance, contracts, and filings. Support statutory compliance in India (labor law, contractor vs. employee status, PF/ESI if required). Assist in equity and cap table management in partnership with founders. Operations & Coordination Partner with U.S.-based leadership to manage overlapping work hours and ensure smooth India-U.S. operations. Support investor-related administration (document preparation, compliance data rooms). Manage relationships with third parties (brokers, payroll, accounting, and benefits vendors as the company matures). DIY Startup Execution Be the go-to operator who ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Adapt quickly, take ownership of unstructured problems, and design lightweight processes that scale. Balance long hours and ambiguity in exchange for equity ownership in a potential category-defining startup. What We’re Looking For 6–10 years of experience in HR, People Ops, or Admin , preferably in startups. Strong knowledge of HR best practices, compliance, and statutory requirements in India. Experience drafting contracts and working with CAs/attorneys . Comfortable handling end-to-end HR cycles (hiring, onboarding, performance, exits). Strong operational capability: can manage multiple admin functions simultaneously . Excellent communication skills to work with a cross-border team (India & U.S.) . A DIY, Swiss Army knife mindset : hands-on, resourceful, entrepreneurial, and execution-driven. Willingness to work in an equity-only, pre-funding startup environment . Why Join Us Be the first People & Ops leader in a startup that aims to transform retail trading. Build the HR and admin backbone of a company from the ground up. Work directly with founders and core product/tech leadership. Partial equity-based compensation at pre-angel stage — high risk, high reward. Own a broad scope of responsibilities and grow into a leadership role as the company scales.
Equity Only | Pre-Seed Startup | India Only About Us We are building a next-generation AI-driven trading platform that ingests massive streams of financial, alternative, and sentiment data and transforms them into actionable insights. Our mission is to combine robust data engineering pipelines with Generative AI and advanced ML models to democratize access to sophisticated trading strategies. As an early-stage startup, we are looking for a hands-on builder who can wear multiple hats and take full ownership of product execution and delivery . The Role We are seeking a Founding Product Manager to own the product development process end-to-end — from requirement grooming and backlog management to testing and release coordination. You will partner directly with the founding team, engineering, design, and operations to ensure the product is delivered with functional clarity, non-functional robustness, and user delight . This role requires a DIY mindset and the ability to go deep into both functional workflows and non-functional aspects (performance, reliability, usability). What You’ll Do Product Delivery & Agile Management Own the product backlog, write user stories, and prioritize features aligned with the company vision. Run Agile/Scrum processes, ensuring smooth sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and delivery cycles. Partner with engineering leads to balance speed vs. quality while hitting milestones. Requirement Grooming & Documentation Translate the founder's vision into detailed product requirements. Collaborate with design, frontend, backend, and AI teams to ensure clarity across functional and non-functional needs. Maintain clear documentation for user flows, edge cases, and dependencies. Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the glue between engineering, design, and business functions. Collaborate with UX/UI teams to ensure the app is intuitive, accessible, and trustworthy. Execution & Testing: Partner with QA/testing to validate features before release. Define acceptance criteria and oversee functional/non-functional testing. Track and resolve bugs, ensuring rapid iteration and product stability. Monitor product health post-launch and drive improvements. Startup Contribution – Operate with DIY ownership, step in wherever needed, from writing user guides to coordinating testing. Work closely with founders to develop product vision and ensure market alignment. Adapt to ambiguity and longer-than-usual hours in exchange for equity ownership in a high-reward opportunity. What We’re Looking For 6–10 years of experience in product management or product delivery, ideally with exposure to mobile-first products. Experience in Agile/Scrum processes and backlog management tools (Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar). Ability to manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, including requirement grooming, backlog management, team coordination, and testing. Strong collaboration skills across engineering, design, and operations. Familiarity with technology product development (mobile apps, SaaS, or consumer platforms). Fintech experience is a strong plus, but not mandatory. Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Equity Only | Pre-Seed Startup | India Only About Us We are building a next-generation AI-driven trading platform(Ai-CoPilot) that ingests massive streams of financial, alternative, and sentiment data, transforming them into actionable insights. Our mission is to combine robust data engineering pipelines with Generative AI and advanced ML models to democratize access to sophisticated trading strategies. You'll be the scientist who turns/tests our hypotheses/science into fundamental, risk-aware strategies. Role Description Own the alpha discovery ? validation ? portfolio construction ? live monitoring loop. You'll design bias-resistant research, enforce model governance, and partner with AI/Backend to ship strategies that survive contact with the market (latency, costs, regime shifts). We expect hands-on Python and ruthless skepticism. This role requires a DIY mindset with a willingness to educate the team about market strategies. Qualifications Strong Market Risk and Analytical Skills, Experience in Quantitative Analytics Ability to work independently and remotely Relevant experience within the financial or trading industry is a plus Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field 8+ years in quantitative research/trading or an equivalent track record of shipping strategies. Deep skills in Python (NumPy/Pandas/Numba/Statsmodels), time-series/stat inference, and ML for markets. Proven experience with bias-free backtesting , cross-validation for dependent data (e.g., CPCV ), and cost/impact modeling. Firm grasp of market microstructure and risk (exposures, drawdowns, regime shifts). Startup DNA: skeptical, fast, documentation-minded, and comfortable owning results end-to-end. What You'll Do Alpha research & hypothesis testing: Generate/verify signals across price, volatility, fundamentals, and alt-data using rigorous statistics; separate luck from skill with robust tests and out-of-sample evidence. Backtesting & validation: Build leak-proof pipelines (no look-ahead/survivorship), use purged/walk-forward/CPCV splits, and apply metrics like Deflated Sharpe to reduce backtest overfitting. Portfolio construction & risk: Translate signals into positions with constraints, drawdown controls, and stress tests across regimes; model slippage/fees/borrowing and reality-check edge after costs. Execution awareness: Define execution/SLO assumptions (latency budgets, order types, child-order logic) and partner with engineering on safe-guards/kill-switches for live strategies. Model governance: Document assumptions, data lineage, and versioning; run champion-vs-challenger tests; practice independent validation consistent with leading model risk management principles. First 90-120 Days (outcomes) Ship a leak-proof research framework with CPCV/walk-forward, cost modeling, and standardized reports. Produce two vetted strategies that beat defined baselines after costs; document model cards and rollback criteria aligned with governance best practices. Define live monitoring KPIs (edge decay, drift tests, latency/fill SLOs) and kill-switch thresholds consistent with algorithmic-trading control guidance. Why Join Be the architect of the StonksAI, engine at day-zero, with meaningful equity and a direct line from your research to user outcomes