Who We Are

Studio.init() is a team of Eng/UX/Product experts with backgrounds at Startups, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Coinbase. Although our studio is just over two years old, were a tight group that has worked together for over five years at Google. Our work at Google was frequently highlighted in Googles blog, 9to5Google, and 9to5Mac. Were legit, as our studio was featured in Inc. Magazine, Wired, and Business Insider last year.

We help early-stage startups go from zero to one - building MVPs, establishing a strong foundation, and scaling software products to new heights. We offer product, design, engineering, and marketing services, and our user-centric approach and deep understanding of the latest technologies transform their product visions from concept to reality.

We dont offshore or nearshore our work as an agency. We are a local, USA-based (Seattle and NYC Metro) team that does the work ourselves. Our east coast team is located in Hoboken, NJ, and our west coast team is located in Seattle, WA. Both teams operate in an on-site office environment.

You can learn more about us here: https://www.studioinit.com.

NOTE: NO Recruiters, Agencies, C2C, or Staffing firms - No Exceptions!

Role Description

Are you a rockstar full-stack software developer who loves diving into challenges? Are you energized to learn new things and thrive in ambiguity? If so, this role is for you!

Were looking for a mid or senior-level software engineer. Were looking for someone with at least five years of experience - hungry to learn, improve, and perform at levels they never thought possible.

We want a DOGE-grade engineer. You should be a full-stack (React Native/NextJS/Node) with mobile experience developer who can dive right in but is willing to learn other platforms and frameworks to expand your skills if needed.

Youll work alongside our senior-staff team of doers who developed their careers at startups and big tech. Its a great opportunity to become a better and stronger engineer. We're growing fast, so there's lots of upside.

You should be insanely driven and self-motivated. You should be comfortable asking for help, but dont expect us to do the work for you. Youll be expected to manage your tasks and contribute meaningfully to projects. Youll work sometimes on solo projects or be part of a small team (it varies).

We function like a startup and work with various startups, so the pace is energetic and fun. If you like producing, this is a perfect opportunity to excel. This might not be for you if you like to take slow, methodical, and deep thoughts about design and implementation.

We take on a variety of fun and challenging projects. We enjoy going outside our comfort zone to learn and improve. We strive for high-quality work, and our clients accept nothing but excellence.

You'll be expected to work on all aspects of front-end or back-end and whatever might need to be done. Day-to-day tasks will include writing and testing code, hacking prototypes, setting up CI/CD pipelines, identifying and fixing bugs, collaborating with our cross-functional teams, planning tasks, and participating in code reviews.

This is an ONSITE, In-Person, full-time role with benefits. We're growing fast. The role is located in Hoboken, NJ, OR Seattle, WA (Pioneer Square). We are NOT considering fully remote or hybrid. Frankly, weve tried that, and it just doesnt work. We want to create a strong culture of collaboration, and in our experience, remote work doesnt cut it. Expect to report to our Hoboken or Seattle office at least four times a week.

The Tech Stack

• Web: Next.js with TypeScript
• Mobile: React Native (or native Swift)
• Backend: Node.js on AWS/GCP
  
  

Youll Also Be Exposed To

• iOS: Swift, Swift UI (some Objective-C)
• Cross-platform: Some Flutter
• Some Python
• APIs: OpenAI, xAI, Auth0, Plaid, Stripe, etc.
• Spaghetti code some clients throw at us.
  
  

Qualifications

• You must have existing experience at least FIVE years of software development experience in React Native, React, NodeJS, etc. We are not able to teach you programming or engineering. But we can help you learn new things and sharpen your skills. Ideally, you're an L4 or L5 at a big tech company.
• Ridiculous problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (we sort of SCRUM).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or higher. Master's degree preferred.
• Sorry, if you attended a boot camp or a coding academy, that doesnt count.
• Must be legally able to work in the USA.
• You must be able to travel to and work from our Hoboken, NJ or Seattle, WA office.
• We CAN sponsor an H1b Visa. OPT for F1 students is cool with us.
  
  

Compensation

• $105,000 to $125,000 base salary, based on experience. (We cannot go higher; there are no exceptions. It will be totally based on your interview performance.)
• Generous equity in our venture studio
• Insane benefits: 401k matching / Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with HSA contributions.
• Ample time-off and paid holidays.
• Swag like stickers and t-shirts from time to time.
• NOTE: You will be on a 90-day probationary period to ensure a good fit. The probationary period may be a contract-to-hire arrangement, depending on how you perform in the interview assessments.
  
  

Interview Expectations

• One 45-minute online coding session (recorded) to assess your core skills.
• -- The sessions focus on algorithms and data structures and how well you solve problems.
• One 45-minute project coding interview:
• -- In this session, youll be building a project from scratch, in real-time.
• -- Well focus on your ability to execute, build products, and think creatively.
• -- Well also be determining if youre a good culture fit.
• One 30-minute "team fit" chat with our broader team.
  
  

Questions? Email [email protected]

NOTE: We are looking for direct hire only. Also, please do not book meetings to learn about this role. We'll let you know if we want to pursue an interview. Thank you so much!