Ascendancy - Full-Stack Engineer

Description

Summary: Ascendancy is seeking a Fullstack Engineer to own end-to-end product feature development, working across Python, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a focus on AI-driven features. Highlights: 1. Own product features end-to-end, from scoping to deployment 2. Work across Python, Next.js, and TypeScript in a fast-paced startup 3. Contribute to AI-driven features, including LLM workflows and agents **Ascendancy** ============== **About Ascendancy** -------------------- Ascendancy is building the future of relationship\-driven growth. By combining AI with a high\-touch, operator\-led approach, the company helps founders and executives unlock the full potential of their networks. They turn fragmented connections into a structured, actionable growth engine—surfacing the right opportunities and enabling warm introductions that drive fundraising, partnerships, hiring, and go\-to\-market expansion. Operating at the intersection of AI, data, and human networks, Ascendancy works closely with high\-growth startups and top\-tier operators to accelerate outcomes that wouldn’t happen through cold outreach alone. This is not traditional SaaS—Ascendancy aligns closely with client success, often working in performance\-driven models where incentives are tied to real business impact. **About the Role** ------------------ We’re looking for a full\-time Fullstack Engineer to own and build product features end\-to\-end—from scoping and architecture to implementation, testing, and deployment. You’ll work across the stack using Python, Next.js, and TypeScript to develop high\-quality, user\-facing applications, with a strong focus on performance, security, and clean design. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast\-paced startup environments, is comfortable with ambiguity, and takes full ownership of their work. You’ll collaborate closely with product and design, contribute to AI\-driven features (including LLM workflows and agents), and help shape both the user experience and underlying systems—from authentication to database design. We’re looking for a proactive, solutions\-oriented builder with strong communication skills, product intuition, and a willingness to move fast and take responsibility. Experience with Neo4j and GCP is a plus. **Must\-Haves** --------------- * Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills * Full\-stack engineering experience across frontend and backend systems * Startup experience; comfortable building quickly in ambiguous, fast\-moving environments * Ability to own projects end\-to\-end, from scoping through implementation, testing, and deployment * Willingness to work 40\+ hours per week * Experience building or integrating AI agents, LLM workflows, or AI\-enabled products * Strong product sense, with a good eye for UX/UI and user\-facing design quality * Experience designing secure authentication, authorization, and database systems * Strong proficiency with Python, Next.js, and TypeScript * Experience working on public\-facing platforms or production\-grade user applications * Preferred: experience with Neo4j and Google Cloud Platform **Nice\-to\-Haves** ------------------- * Experience integrating CRM, messaging, email, or other third\-party APIs * Familiarity with automation workflows, data pipelines, or relationship/network\-based products * Prior experience at an early\-stage startup or as a technical founder/operator **Compensation \& Benefits** ---------------------------- * **Equity** * **Offsites:** \~3 times per year **Interview Process** --------------------- * Silver.dev Recruiter Screen * Client TakeHome Challenge * Client Resume \& Take\-Home Review * Culture Interview with CEO (Kamron Palizban), * Technical Interview with Tech Lead (Noah Britt) * External Interview with Advisor (TBD) Compensation Range: $60K \- $100K