The Junior Full Stack Engineer will develop frontend and backend features, collaborate with teams, build APIs, and learn modern engineering practices in a fast-paced startup environment.
FirmPilot is looking for a motivated Junior Full Stack Engineer to help build the next generation of AI-powered marketing technology. This is an opportunity to work alongside a high-performing engineering team, gain hands-on experience in a fast-moving startup environment, and contribute to real production systems from day one.
We’re looking for someone early in their engineering career who is eager to learn, grow quickly, and build modern applications across both frontend and backend systems.
What You’ll Bring- 1–2 years of software engineering experience, internships, or equivalent hands-on development experience
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React or Next.js
- Familiarity with backend development using .NET, Node.js, or similar technologies
- Understanding of APIs, databases, and modern web application fundamentals
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn quickly
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment
- Interest in AI-powered products and emerging technologies
- Next.js and React frontends
- .NET 9 backend services
- AWS cloud infrastructure
- AI and machine learning integrations
- Modern CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices
- Collaborative startup engineering culture
- Support development of frontend and backend application features
- Collaborate with engineers, product, and design teams on new initiatives
- Build and maintain APIs, internal tools, and user-facing experiences
- Debug issues, improve application performance, and contribute to system reliability
- Participate in code reviews and engineering discussions
- Learn modern engineering best practices in a production environment
- Direct exposure to cutting-edge AI-powered products
- Opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and technical leaders
- Fast career growth and meaningful ownership early in your career
- Startup environment with real impact and minimal bureaucracy
- Collaborative team focused on building exceptional products
- Love learning and solving technical challenges
- Want hands-on experience building real-world applications
- Thrive in fast-paced startup environments
- Are excited to grow quickly as an engineer
- Take initiative and enjoy figuring things out
Pursuant to applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000 USD annually.
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