Carma · 1 week ago
Founding Head of Engineering (React / Node.js / NestJS / PostgreSQL)
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
4+ years expCarma is building an AI-native platform that transforms fleet operations from tedious, manual work into effortless, automated workflows. They are seeking a Founding Head of Engineering to own key product features, coordinate work across engineers, and make high-level engineering decisions while writing production code across the stack.
Automotive
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ship full-stack product features across our core app and AI-powered workflows
Own critical parts of the codebase and architecture as a hands-on contributor
Translate high-level product goals into concrete backend + frontend implementations
Make smart tradeoffs in speed, scope, reliability, and UX
Lead technical execution across the engineering team by:
Breaking down work into clear tasks
Setting technical direction and standards
Providing code reviews, feedback, and mentorship
Make and own high-level technical decisions (e.g. infrastructure, scalability, system design)
Work closely with product, business, and operations teams across sprints to move fast and stay aligned
Touch every part of the stack: React, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, AWS
Qualification
Required
4–7 years building full-stack products in production environments
Strong across both frontend and backend
Proven ability to ship complex systems end-to-end
Strong product-oriented mindset and business judgment
Ability to take a vague problem statement and own the solution through shipping
Comfortable making architectural decisions and standing behind them
Experience providing technical guidance and feedback to other engineers
No ego, no drama — just high-context execution and good judgment
Excellent communication skills and responsiveness
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous, high-ownership environments
Interest in the automotive or logistics space
Preferred
Built and shipped products with real, active users
Experience at a high-growth startup or market-leading tech company with increasing responsibility
Experience building complex, workflow-driven B2B SaaS products (Vanta, Ramp, Gusto, etc.)
Has naturally taken on technical leadership responsibilities without needing a formal title
Benefits
100% premium medical, dental & vision coverage for you and your dependents
Unlimited PTO + major federal holidays
DoorDash stipend + all meals covered in-office
Gym membership covered
Frequent team dinners, events, and off-sites
Company
Carma
Same-Day Auto Repair for Commercial Fleets.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Y Combinator
2024-02-27Pre Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Muhammad Alasgarli
CEO and Founder
Brandt Lawson
CTO
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