Job Title: Founding Product Engineer

Company Name: Knowlej

Job Details: $150k-$180k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/bcpc7vhd6ccfol7r

Job Description: Posted 1d agoFounding Product Engineer@ KnowlejView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$150k-$180k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Build features, Own architecture, Lead integrationsRequirements Summary:4–8+ years full-stack experience; strong with React/Node; product-minded; ownership, ambiguity, speed; ship from idea to release.Technical Tools Mentioned:React, Node, APIs, SSO
Founding Product Engineer (Full-Stack)Remote (U.S. preferred, open to global talent) About KnowlejKnowlej is building the engagement infrastructure for K–12 education. We connect student actions like attendance, learning, and participation to real-world rewards, financial pathways, and future opportunity. Our platform powers schools, districts, and partners to drive engagement at scale while giving students access to incentives, experiences, and long-term economic mobility. We are moving from early traction to a scalable national platform. About the RoleWe’re hiring our first Founding Product Engineer to build the core of the platform. You will work directly with the founder to define, build, and scale the product from this stage forward. This is a high-ownership role with real influence over architecture, product direction, and speed of execution. You are not joining a team. You are helping build the team. What You’ll Do Build and ship full-stack product features end-to-endOwn technical architecture, stack decisions, and system designLead integrations across APIs, SSO, and partner platformsImprove performance, scalability, and data infrastructureTranslate product vision into fast, iterative releasesHelp establish engineering standards and future hiring direction Who You Are 4–8+ years of full-stack experienceStrong with modern frameworks (React, Node, or similar)Product-minded with strong intuition for user experienceComfortable operating with ownership, ambiguity, and speedAble to take ideas from 0 to shipped without heavy structure Bonus Experience at an early-stage or high-growth startupExperience building platforms, marketplaces, or API-driven systemsInterest in education, financial access, or mission-driven products Compensation $150,000 – $170,000 base salaryMeaningful equity (1% – 2.5%, depending on experience and scope) What Success Looks Like You take ownership of the product quicklyYou ship consistently and raise the velocity of the companyYou help build a scalable technical foundation for growthYou become a core leader in the company’s next phase