Co-Founder / Founding Engineer — AI Startup with Global Impact (Redmond)

We are Aftersell by Rokt, a hyper-growth Shopify ecommerce leader. Aftersell by Rokt enables SMB companies to unlock real-time relevancy in the moment that matters most, when customers are buying. Together, our AI and ML-powered Rokt Brain and ecommerce Rokt Network will power more than 6.5 billion transactions connecting 400 million customers across the world’s leading companies. In January 2025, Rokt’s valuation increased to $3.5 billion USD, allowing us to expand rapidly. In February 2024, Aftersell was acquired by Rokt. The Rokt engineering team builds best-in-class ecommerce technology that provides personalized and relevant experiences for customers globally and empowers marketers with sophisticated, AI-driven tooling to better understand consumers. Our bespoke platform handles millions of transactions per day and considers billions of data points which give engineers the opportunity to build technology at scale, collaborate across teams and gain exposure to a wide range of technology. At Rokt, we practice transparency in career paths and compensation.  At Rokt, we believe in transparency, which is why we have a well-defined career ladder with transparent compensation and clear career paths based on competency and ability. Rokt’stars constantly strive to raise the bar, pushing the envelope of what is possible. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer Target Total Compensation: $375,000 - $514,000, including fixed annual salary of $250,000 - $315,000, employee equity plan grant & world class benefits. As a Staff Software Engineer you will be part of the Aftersell team, driving engineering for some of our highest visibility and most impactful products. You will be working closely with other software engineers and product managers in your team on solving interesting problems and driving business values. About the Role: Design, develop, test, deploy and improve code that solves real world problems Own complex product features end to end - with a focus on customer impact Operate with autonomy in solving problems Collaborate with other teams to deliver new products Create fast, scalable and easy to use applications Build libraries and frameworks that others can use Support and mentor other engineers on best practices, architecture, and quality Requirements About You: 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering Strong commercial experience in one of following languages: Go, Java, C#, Python. You have written a lot of performant easy-to-maintain code using best practices. Extensive experience with AWS/GCP/Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines An eagerness to work and learn in the open and share your learnings with your teammates. A willingness and comfort communicating remotely through chat, docs, video calls, and other collaborative online tools Benefits About Rokt’stars: As a mission-driven, hyper-growth community of curious explorers, our ambition is to unlock the full potential in ecommerce and beyond. Our bias for action means we are not afraid to quickly venture into uncharted territories, take risks or challenge the status quo; in doing so we either win or learn. We work together as one aligned team never letting egos get in the way of brilliant ideas. We value diversity, transparency and smart humble people who enjoy building a disruptive business together. We pride ourselves on being a force for good as we make the world better.  About The Benefits: We leverage best-in-class technology and market-leading innovation in AI and ML, with all of that being underlined by building and maintaining a fantastic and inclusive culture where people can be their authentic selves, and offering a great list of perks and benefits to go with it: All employees have access to our LevelUp! program, providing opportunities for coaching, courses, and training to support career growth and development. Become a shareholder. Every Rokt’star gets equity in the company Enjoy catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office. Plus join the gym on us!  Access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance for your entire family!  Dog-friendly office  Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.)  Work with the greatest talent in town See the world! We have offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London We believe we’re better together. We love spending time together and are in the office most days (teams are in the office 4 days per week). We also get that you need to balance your life and your commitments so you have the flexibility to manage your own hours and can spend up to a week of every quarter working from anywhere. We at Rokt choose to create a company that is as diverse and inclusive as the world we live in by attracting, growing & keeping the best talent. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, apply here and you’ll hear from our recruiting team.

About Us We’re a mission-driven Series C startup building software that safely integrates drones into the national airspace. Our platform enables complex drone operations across both urban and rural environments, partnering with transportation departments, municipalities, and enterprise customers to support the future of uncrewed aviation. The Role We’re looking for a Product Manager with a passion for data, AI, and aviation technology. You’ll be responsible for building products and features that unlock safe, scalable, and data-driven drone operations. This role requires balancing vision and strategy with hands-on execution: identifying customer needs, defining product roadmaps, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver. You’ll work closely with engineering, data science, and regulatory partners to turn complex data and AI capabilities into intuitive, trusted tools for our customers. Your work will directly shape how drones operate in cities, industries, and infrastructure projects nationwide. What You’ll Do -Own end-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and delivery for data- and AI-driven capabilities. -Conduct market research and user discovery to uncover customer needs in the rapidly evolving drone ecosystem. -Translate insights into clear product requirements and collaborate with engineering, design, and data science on execution. -Define product scope, release plans, and success metrics that tie directly to business outcomes. -Partner with regulatory bodies, enterprise clients, and industry stakeholders to align solutions with real-world requirements. -Drive go-to-market strategy in collaboration with marketing and business development teams. -Analyze product usage and operational data, turning insights into actionable product decisions. -Stay ahead of trends in drones, AI, and aviation technology, spotting opportunities for innovation. -Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure smooth execution across technical, business, and external partners. What We’re Looking For -Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience). -4–7 years of product management experience in an agile software environment. -Proven track record of delivering complex products end-to-end, ideally in data- or AI-driven domains. -Strong understanding of AI technologies and experience building AI-enabled products (required). -Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize product and operational data into actionable insights. -Strong communicator and influencer, comfortable working with stakeholders across technical, business, and regulatory contexts. -Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management tools. Bonus: experience in aviation, drones, geospatial data, or regulated industries. Compensation & Benefits -Base salary: $165,000 – $195,000, depending on experience. -Competitive equity package. -Health, dental, and vision coverage. -401(k) with company match. -Flexible PTO and remote-friendly culture.

Company Profile      At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.       Overview   We are looking for an experienced Product Manager. This role is responsible for leading project lifecycle and product development and deployment initiatives for an IP Video product for an enterprise organization. This involves product planning, drafting and refining product requirements, competitive research and analysis, and all product operations through deployment. This position is hybrid and qualified candidate will work on-site in either Philadelphia PA, or Denver, CO a few days a week and other days remote. Candidates must live in either the Philadelphia metro area or the Denver metro area and be willing to go on-site each week some days.     Duties & Responsibilities  Manage products and services utilizing product and/or project management principles, strategy and execution  Understand the current GTM approach and how to engage with stakeholders as necessary for product release solutions  Proven ability to work in large, enterprise organization and communicate effectively with stakeholders  Manage key documentation deliverables such as inputs, outputs, GTM materials   Enhance product management tools, documentation, and reporting  Create and maintain product related information and communication  Create and maintain process workflow documentation to support business needs  Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance  Direct cross functional teams, such as engineering or development, regarding product requirements  Act instrumentally in connecting Agile and non Agile teams to support product efforts   Requirements Desired Skills and Experience  Minimum 7 years direct product planning, product operations and product management experience  Experience in telecommunications/broadband, data service networks, or contact center environments preferred  Experience working with IP video is required Experience in an Agile or Scaled Agile environment is necessary  Experience with project or program management is necessary Knowledge and understanding of products in a technical capacity, understanding their requirements and related business needs  Experience aligning multiple business groups in a cross-functional, matrixed environment  Ability to drive and lead stakeholder meetings and manage deliverables from development and engineering  Excellent communication skills, utilizing a formal system for communications, reporting intake status, and collaborating with other internal groups  Ability to ramp up on new projects quickly and work autonomously, while actively keeping project team and client informed of milestones and potential issues    Qualifications/Technical Skill Requirements  Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and executing slide presentations  Experience with MS Project and JIRA are helpful  Experience with broadband technology product solutions/offerings is preferred  Familiarity working with cross functional teams- IT, product development, engineering, and marketing is necessary  Experience managing numerous product lines and providing updates and insights to stakeholders at a variety of levels in a large enterprise organization    Education/Certifications  Bachelor’s degree in Business or other quantitative field  PMP certification is helpful or project management methodology courses  Consulting background is helpful but not required  Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a 6 - 12 month engagement with an annualized salary of $120,000 - $150,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

Charles River C# Developer Needed at a Leading NYC Hedge Fund Location: NY, NY (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Compensation: TBD, This is a contract position. You will sign a consulting agreement and be paid a per diem rate. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Mazuma Software is a small technology consulting firm specializing in systems development for the hedge fund industry. WE NEED YOU: We are seeking a Charles River CRIMS C# Developer to design, develop, and maintain the services and APIs that support a complex, data-driven web application for the financial industry. The ideal candidate will have experience building high-performance, scalable applications using ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, and Azure cloud services. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, business stakeholders, and data teams to ensure seamless integration between the backend and the user interface. You will have an opportunity to have a significant impact on backend architecture and API development while working on cutting-edge technology for a financial institution handling critical market data. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using ASP.NET Core to support frontend functionality. • Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architecture. • Work closely with frontend developers to ensure smooth API integration. • Develop and optimize SQL Server databases, including stored procedures, indexing, and query tuning. • Implement data access layers using Entity Framework Core or other ORM frameworks. • Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into backend modules and services. • Design and implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth, OpenID Connect, or Azure AD. • Implement event-driven architecture with message queues (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, or NServiceBus). • Ensure data consistency and integrity across different modules and databases. • Optimize application performance and scalability to handle large volumes of financial data. • Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability of the codebase. • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development best practices. • Deploy and manage applications in Azure cloud environments using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL. • Monitor and troubleshoot backend performance issues, logging, and error handling. REQUIRED SKILLS: • Experience with Charles River CRD platform • 8+ years of experience in development using C# and ASP.NET Core/Angular. • Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices. • Experience with SQL Server and proficiency in writing efficient queries, stored procedures, and optimizing database performance. • Knowledge of Entity Framework Core or other ORM frameworks. • Familiarity with Azure cloud services, including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure Service Bus. • Experience with authentication and security standards such as OAuth2, JWT, and OpenID Connect. • Experience in event-driven architectures and working with message brokers like RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Kafka. • Understanding of scalability, performance tuning, and caching mechanisms (Redis, Azure Cache for Redis, etc.). • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. DESIRED SKILLS: • Experience with STP trading platforms like CRIMS (Charles River) or BlackRock Aladdin

Company Profile      At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.       Overview   We are looking for an experienced Product Manager. This role is responsible for leading project lifecycle and product development and deployment initiatives for an IP Video product for an enterprise organization. This involves product planning, drafting and refining product requirements, competitive research and analysis, and all product operations through deployment. This position is hybrid and qualified candidate will work on-site in either Philadelphia PA, or Denver, CO a few days a week and other days remote. Candidates must live in either the Philadelphia metro area or the Denver metro area and be willing to go on-site each week some days.     Duties & Responsibilities  Manage products and services utilizing product and/or project management principles, strategy and execution  Understand the current GTM approach and how to engage with stakeholders as necessary for product release solutions  Proven ability to work in large, enterprise organization and communicate effectively with stakeholders  Manage key documentation deliverables such as inputs, outputs, GTM materials   Enhance product management tools, documentation, and reporting  Create and maintain product related information and communication  Create and maintain process workflow documentation to support business needs  Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance  Direct cross functional teams, such as engineering or development, regarding product requirements  Act instrumentally in connecting Agile and non Agile teams to support product efforts   Requirements Desired Skills and Experience  Minimum 7 years direct product planning, product operations and product management experience  Experience in telecommunications/broadband, data service networks, or contact center environments preferred  Experience working with IP video is required Experience in an Agile or Scaled Agile environment is necessary  Experience with project or program management is necessary Knowledge and understanding of products in a technical capacity, understanding their requirements and related business needs  Experience aligning multiple business groups in a cross-functional, matrixed environment  Ability to drive and lead stakeholder meetings and manage deliverables from development and engineering  Excellent communication skills, utilizing a formal system for communications, reporting intake status, and collaborating with other internal groups  Ability to ramp up on new projects quickly and work autonomously, while actively keeping project team and client informed of milestones and potential issues    Qualifications/Technical Skill Requirements  Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and executing slide presentations  Experience with MS Project and JIRA are helpful  Experience with broadband technology product solutions/offerings is preferred  Familiarity working with cross functional teams- IT, product development, engineering, and marketing is necessary  Experience managing numerous product lines and providing updates and insights to stakeholders at a variety of levels in a large enterprise organization    Education/Certifications  Bachelor’s degree in Business or other quantitative field  PMP certification is helpful or project management methodology courses  Consulting background is helpful but not required  Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a 6 - 12 month engagement with an annualized salary of $120,000 - $150,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

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