Founding Engineer

Location: Remote

Team: Engineering

Type: Full-Time

About Brick

Brick is a product lab focused on building intuitive, reliable tools that help people move through the world with ease. From navigation to coordination, we design software that puts convenience and accessibility first. We're a small team of engineers, designers, and product leaders who love shipping fast, solving real problems, and keeping things simple.

The Role

We're looking for a Founding Engineer who can bridge the gap between frontend and backend development. You'll be responsible for building complete features from database to user interface, working on all layers of our application stack. This role is perfect for developers who enjoy variety and want to have a broad impact on our products.

What You'll Do

Develop end-to-end features across the entire application stack
Build responsive UIs with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS
Design and implement APIs, database schemas, and backend services
Collaborate with designers to create intuitive user experiences
Own projects from concept to deployment and maintenance
Help shape our engineering practices and technical architecture

Tech Stack

Frontend: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS
Backend: Node.js, Express
Database: PostgreSQL, Prisma
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript
API: REST, GraphQL
Infra: Vercel, GitHub, Railway (or similar)

What We're Looking For

3+ years of professional full stack development experience
Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks
Experience with both frontend UI development and backend systems
Ability to design clean APIs and efficient database schemas
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Why Brick

Small team, big impact
Ship fast, learn faster
Flexible hours and remote-friendly
Work on meaningful products with real-world use
Opportunity to grow with a passionate, mission-driven team