Full Stack Engineer

About Scale.jobs
Scale.jobs is a career-tech platform providing end-to-end job search assistance to job seekers across the globe, offering Career Coaching (Resume Writing, LinkedIn Optimization, Interview Prep), Human-led Job Finding and Applying, and AI-Tailored Resumes and Cover Letters, combining Human + Technology to get job seekers hired faster and smarter.
About the Role
We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer (Next.js + tRPC) to work closely with the founding team in building and scaling a modern, high-performance web platform. You'll play a key role in shaping both the product and engineering decisions, collaborating across product, engineering, and marketing to deliver a seamless user experience. This is a role for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment, taking ownership, and contributing across the stack, from frontend UX to backend APIs and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain scalable web applications using Next.js (App Router) and React 18
Develop end-to-end type-safe APIs using tRPC and backend services with Hono
Design and manage database schemas and queries using PostgreSQL and Prisma
Collaborate directly with co-founders to define product requirements, architecture, and roadmap
Work closely with the marketing team to implement SEO strategies and optimize web performance
Integrate third-party services like Clerk (authentication) and Stripe (payments)
Implement responsive and accessible UI using Tailwind CSS, Shadcn, Radix UI, and modern component patterns
Manage server state and data fetching using TanStack React Query
Contribute to analytics, logging, and monitoring using tools like PostHog and Axiom
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and performance optimizations
Work within a monorepo setup (pnpm + Turborepo) for efficient development and scaling
Must-Have Qualifications
Proficiency in TypeScript
Hands-on experience with Next.js and React
Experience building APIs using tRPC or similar frameworks
Solid understanding of backend development (Node.js-based frameworks like Hono or Express)
Experience with PostgreSQL and ORMs like Prisma
Strong knowledge of REST/HTTP concepts, API design, and data fetching strategies
React Query (TanStack Query) for server state management
Experience with modern styling approaches like Tailwind CSS
Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to take ownership of features from concept to production
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with monorepo setups using Turborepo and pnpm
Familiarity with authentication systems like Clerk
Experience with Stripe or payment integrations
Experience with AI integrations (e.g., OpenAI, Vercel AI SDK)
Exposure to Docker and cloud services like AWS S3
Experience working on SEO optimization and performance improvements
Prior experience working closely with founders or startup teams
What Success Looks Like
Owning and shipping features end-to-end with minimal hand-holding
Writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code that the team can build on
Proactively identifying performance bottlenecks and resolving them before they become problems
Contributing meaningfully to architectural and product decisions alongside the founding team
What's in It for You
Work directly with the founding team, fast learning and real ownership from Day 1
Shape the product and engineering culture at an early-stage, fast-growing startup
Work on a modern, cutting-edge tech stack across the full product lifecycle

Work arrangement
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