Fullstack Software Engineer - AI Native

Breeze • New York City, NY

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about solving complex challenges in the fintech space? We’re looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic startup, backed by Sequoia Capital. We’re building the universal payment layer to unify all currencies—fiat and crypto—so businesses and consumers can transact seamlessly. If you're passionate about creating innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to talk to you. We are hiring an AI-Native Fullstack Engineer Are you excited about building products at the intersection of fintech and AI? We’re looking for an AI-native Fullstack Engineer to join Breeze, a Sequoia-backed startup building the universal payment layer to unify all currencies — fiat and crypto — so businesses and consumers can transact seamlessly. In this role, you’ll work across the stack to design, build, and ship AI-powered, product-facing experiences end to end. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, and Operations to turn complex financial workflows into intuitive, intelligent systems. This is a hands-on, product-centric role where engineering decisions — including how we apply AI — directly shape what our customers use every day. This position is hybrid in NYC , with regular in-office collaboration. This hire will be one of our first NYC-based engineers .

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in fintech, startups, or other product-driven environments.
• Strong experience building product-driven, user-facing applications .
• Solid fullstack experience with React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript (or similar modern frameworks).
• Demonstrated experience building with AI-native tools or models (e.g., LLM APIs, embeddings, agents, prompt-driven workflows, model orchestration).
• Curiosity and fluency with modern AI trends, tools, and platforms — you actively experiment and stay current.
• Product mindset — you care deeply about usability, customer experience, and business impact.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to own features from concept to launch.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with non-engineering partners.
• Familiarity with building scalable, reliable systems and modern web architectures.
• 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in modern fullstack development (React.js, Node.js, TypeScript).
• Hands-on experience building or integrating AI-powered features into production products.
• Strong product sensibility and experience building customer-facing features.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Work Authorization in the US - We are not supporting Visa sponsorship or transfers at this time.

Nice To Haves

• experience applying AI in regulated environments (fintech, payments, risk, compliance) or working with financial APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale user-facing fintech products that leverage AI as a core capability , not an afterthought.
• Own features end-to-end — from technical design and implementation to iteration based on user and model feedback.
• Develop in a fullstack environment using React.js and TypeScript on the frontend, and Node.js and TypeScript on the backend.
• Design and integrate AI-driven workflows (e.g., intelligent automation, decision support, agentic flows, or LLM-powered features).
• Partner closely with Product and Design to shape product requirements, UX decisions, and AI-driven interactions.
• Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies, tools, and best practices, and apply them pragmatically to real product problems.
• Design systems that are secure, scalable, and performant in a payments and financial context.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure AI-powered workflows meet regulatory and operational needs.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and contribute to product planning and prioritization.
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where speed, ownership, and quality all matter.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity plan
• 21 days PTO
• Benefits: annual medical allowance, productivity budget, gym membership & wellness subsidy
• Annual team retreat trip
• Hybrid work environment in NYC
• Be part of a team backed by Sequoia Capital with a strong runway

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level