Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Understood.orgNew York, New York, United States
Posted April 22, 2026
155000 - 175000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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Job Description
Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We are hiring a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to work across our frontend, backend, and AI systems. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the stack, has demonstrated experience with LLM-powered products, and can contribute to a growing portfolio of AI tools.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience delivering production software
- Strong expertise in TypeScript, React, and Next.js
- Demonstrated experience with Python and Django (or equivalent backend frameworks)
- Proficiency in designing and building RESTful API’s
- Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and vector databases (Pinecone)
- Comfortable working in the cloud (GCP, AWS, or similar)
- Experience monitoring and instrumenting production services
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
