Founding Full-Stack Engineer
Nuanced
About us 🚀
At Nuanced, we’re at the cutting edge of a critical challenge: detecting AI-generated and digitally manipulated images. As synthetic media continues to grow exponentially, the demand for reliable and accurate detection has never been greater. We are a fast-moving startup where every engineer plays a pivotal role in shaping both the technology and the future of the company. If you’re driven by ownership, eager to tackle real-world challenges, and excited by the opportunity to work in a space with massive potential for impact, Nuanced offers the chance to make a tangible difference from day one.
About the role ✨
As a Founding Engineer, you’ll go beyond just coding—you’ll help define the very foundation of our product and company. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and want to make a direct and lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.
This is the perfect role for someone who thrives on ownership, creativity, and the ability to solve complex technical challenges. You’ll get the freedom to design scalable systems, innovate in a greenfield environment, and work directly with customers to build and iterate the best solutions possible.
What you’ll be working on 💻
- Build and scale APIs: Design, deploy, and optimize secure, high-performance APIs that will power the core of our platform.
- Architect scalable systems: Lead the design of scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure that can grow with our business.
- Lead DevOps and automation: Own the creation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, logging, and monitoring to ensure seamless deployments.
- Ensure security and compliance: Implement best-in-class security measures to protect data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with customers: Partner closely with our customers to seamlessly integrate solutions and gather feedback to continually improve the product.
Technologies you’ll be working with 🤖
- Languages: Python, JavaScript
- Cloud: AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, SageMaker, ECS, ECR)
- Containers: Docker
- Deployment: Porter
What we’re looking for ✅
- Experience: 3+ years of building high-availability systems in a senior/staff role or similar
- Problem solver: Strong engineering background with deep knowledge of best practices and design patterns.
- Self-starter: Proactive and comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving initiatives, and finding creative solutions.
- Adaptability: You’re flexible and thrive in an evolving, fast-moving startup environment.
- Product-focused: You align technical decisions with the overall business goals and user needs, ensuring the product’s success.
Why join us ⚡️
- Founding member: Join at the ground level and be a key player in shaping both the product and the company. As we grow, so will your role and opportunities.
- Deep tech: Work on advanced AI and machine learning technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Equity: A competitive equity package that gives you a meaningful stake in our future success.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Ready to apply? 🏁
If you’ve read this far and our vision and technology resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application with the phrase “fast track,” and we’ll expedite your application by moving you directly to an interview.