Founding Engineer (Frontend All-Rounder)

Company DescriptionAt Optima.ai, we're crafting intelligent wealth for the new India. We're not here to just digitalize wealth management. We're here to redefine what intelligent wealth feels like — calm, clear, and crafted from first principles.How are we different?1) IntelligenceInstitutional-grade AI and quantitative research — carefully crafted for human context2) PersonalizationEach portfolio is built from scratch — engineered to dynamically evolve with you3) ExperienceYour thoughts to our actions — a wealth experience so delightful it will help you sleep better4) SafetyUnmatched transparency and security — well beyond just compliance requirementsCompensation Highlights- Top-of-market cash compensation (₹30L - ₹60L PA) - Free access to our employee-only investment fund - Health insuranceRole DescriptionWe are recruiting a hands-on Founding Engineer (Frontend All-Rounder) to craft our digital wealth management experience- fast, intuitive, and delightful:- Own the entire user-facing platform—designing, building, and scaling the frontend and client-facing APIs - Rapidly prototype and deliver intuitive user experiences through iterative product experimentation and feedback loops - Collaborate with the design, quant, engineering, and client partnerships teams to integrate real financial intelligence into fluid user journeys - Champion best practices in frontend architecture across code quality, performance, and security - Continuously leverage AI assistance to boost creativity and product velocityPreferred Background- Experience: 3+ years of full-stack (especially frontend-heavy) engineering - Education: Strong academic background from premier institutions - Prior Roles: Proven zero-to-one experience of quickly shipping high-quality products in fintech/wealthtech startups - Mindset: User empathy, relentless iterations, AI-native productivity, end-to-end ownership, and bias toward shipping - Bonus: Experience building onboarding flows, dashboards, and interactive visualizations - Or something untraditional that trumps all of the aboveCulture CodeFulfilment in your life's best workSpecial forces unitTalent density is critical — a lean team of exceptional operators moves faster and solves unstructured problems more effectively.First principles thinkingDare to make contrarian moves backed by first principles, and decide with clear intent because each release is a hypothesis.Progress over perfectionWe learn and iterate fast because we value compounding improvement more than immaculate beginnings.Craft as characterWhat we build ends up building us, and reflects who we are, so treat excellence as a habit.Obsessed with client delightThere is no such thing as client error — only design error; so cultivate deep empathy and respect worthy of the client's trust.Kindness (helpful) over niceness (pleasant)Say what people need to hear, not what they want to hear, and actively seek feedback.Own the outcomeWe don't need heroes — we need people who don't wait for heroes; use your freedom to act in Optima's best interest and keep moving.ContactShare your resume and any relevant work (code, links, descriptions) directly with us at .

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