$140K - 180K a year
Lead engineering team to build and scale AI-powered document processing system, own core services and APIs, and ship new features end-to-end.
5+ years full-stack software engineering experience, ability to own projects fully, comfortable with fast-paced and ambiguous early-stage environment.
Lead Full Stack Software Engineer at Pigeon (YC W23) Pigeon (YC W23) is looking for a motivated Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You can work from our NYC office or remotely if you’re not local. As a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer at Pigeon, you will help lead a small and fast-paced engineering team and spearhead the development of new features and systems from the ground up. You will be given a unique opportunity to shape our stack, processes, and culture while making a tangible impact on our technology and our customers. Why Join Pigeon • Impact: You will own high-value features for Pigeon’s entire customer base that will help shape their everyday business processes. • Culture: You will help shape how we work on a day-to-day basis and inform core values as we grow. • Leadership: You will be placed in a key leadership position with the opportunity to contribute to our direction, goals, and vision. • Learning: You will be encouraged to experiment with new methods and technologies to enable innovative experiences for customers. What You’ll Do • Own core services, APIs, and integrations with third-party systems • Build and scale our AI-powered document processing system • Ship new features end-to-end - from conception to implementation to deployment What We’re Looking For • 5+ years experience as a full-stack software engineer • Comfortable with fast-paced development environment and early-stage ambiguity • Ability to take full ownership of projects (scoping, system design, implementation, QA, deployment, and maintenance) Our Stack • AWS, Kubernetes, Vercel • Python, Flask, FastAPI, SqlAlchemy • NextJS, Javascript/Typescript, React, CSS, Tailwind Benefits • Healthcare (Medical, Vision, and Dental) • OneMedical • 401(k) • Unlimited PTO • 16” Macbook Pro (M2 Chip) • Free Pigeon Merchandise (shop.pigeondocuments.com)
This job posting was last updated on 10/8/2025