Founding Engineer

About Us

Do you want to change money? At Tuyo, that's what we are doing. We are redefining the relationship between people and money by giving back individuals control of their money. We envision a world where money is truly sovereign and where people can completely fulfill their financial needs without intermediaries or actors who arbitrarily take control of their money.

We’re leveraging the power of crypto to build this new financial system, and we need talented trailblazers to join us on this groundbreaking journey.

Our Culture & Team

At Tuyo, we are a small team of professionals deeply committed to our vision. We believe in excellence, continuous growth, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Our team is fueled by collaboration, and we value the soft skills that build strong, cohesive bonds as much as the hard skills that get the job done.

Why Tuyo?

• Shape the Future: Be at the forefront of a financial revolution, making decisions that directly influence the future of our company and the world of finance and crypto.

• At the forefront of crypto: Work with cutting-edge technology and be empowered to explore and implement creative solutions.

• We believe in working hard: Greatness requires hard work and leads to fulfillment and enjoyment.

• Continuous Growth: Grow with a company that’s on a rapid trajectory. As we scale, so will your opportunities to take on more responsibility and advance your career.

The Role

As a Founding Engineer at Tuyo, you won’t just be joining our team—you’ll be laying the groundwork for our future. We need someone who thrives in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments and is ready to shape our product from the ground up working closely with our founders. While your expertise in TypeScript/Node.js is essential, you’ll also be expected to explore and master a variety of technologies as challenges arise. Your impact will span the entire stack—whether it’s building the robust backend, solving bleeding edge crypto problems, or tackling complex DevOps and infrastructure challenges. This is an opportunity to set technical standards, influence key decisions, and drive the evolution of our engineering culture as we redefine financial sovereignty together.

What You’ll Do at Tuyo:

• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with the team to design and develop new features, tools, and integrations that will drive our business forward.

• Shape the Future: Be part of key decisions that will define the future of our company and the crypto ecosystem.

• Build & Maintain: Create and enhance software that scales with our rapidly growing business.

• Deploy Frequently: Push code to production multiple times a day, leveraging short iteration cycles and continuous delivery practices.

• Iterate Fast: Plan and deliver software using Extreme Programming (XP) methodology, working in short iteration cycles, leveraging testing, CI/CD, and feature flags to release features incrementally, ensuring safe, rapid feedback loops and maximizing productivity.

• Take Ownership: Own your code from conception to production, with full autonomy and support to bring your best ideas to life.

• Mentor & Lead: Help onboard new team members and share your knowledge, potentially stepping into leadership roles as we grow.

• Learn & Grow: Continuously expand your skills by picking up new technologies and methodologies as needed.

• Contribute to Culture: Play a vital role in shaping our company culture, ensuring it’s a place where everyone can thrive.

Who You Are:

• Vision Aligned: You share our passion for financial sovereignty and are eager to contribute to our mission.

• Proven Experience: You’ve successfully worked on medium to large-scale software projects and are ready for your next challenge.

• Natural Leader: Whether you’ve led teams before or are ready to step up, you have the leadership skills to inspire and guide others.

• Tech Enthusiast: You’re well-versed in software engineering best practices and excited to learn new technologies.

• Team Player: Collaboration is second nature to you, but you’re also comfortable working independently when needed.

• Proactive & Adaptable: You’re quick to learn and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments

Benefits:

• Competitive location-based compensation and benefits

• Large equity and token package

• Equipment of choice and allowance for home equipment

• Company-paid trips for offsites, conferences, and office gatherings

• Flexible PTO

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