Founding Software Engineer, Platform

GovWell
New York, NY
Job Description
GovWell is building the AI operating system transforming how governments serve communities, starting with local agencies. The company is hiring a Founding Software Engineer, Platform to build and operate the core backend systems that enable engineering teams to ship quickly and safely at scale.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a backend, infrastructure, or platform engineer operating production SaaS systems at scale
  • Strong systems engineer with deep understanding of reliability, distributed systems, and operational failure modes
  • Strong coder (Node/TypeScript or similar); you build systems, not just configure tools
  • High-ownership, startup-oriented operator comfortable owning a broad platform surface area
  • Clear written and oral communicator who can document systems, write RFCs, and lead postmortems

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity / stock options
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) program
  • Flexible PTO
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