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Full-Stack Software Engineer

Moshi

Full-time

Houston, TX

Job description

Full-Stack Software Engineer Early-Stage AI Fintech Startup Houston, TX (In-Person) $80K-$100K (Full-Time)

About

Moshi, Stealth-mode startup, VC backed, building AI-powered platform for institutional markets. Founded by experienced trader with deep AI background from leading institutions. Early stage - ground floor opportunity.

What You'll Build

AI-driven platform combining real-time data processing, intelligent automation, and modern user interfaces. You'll work with Python backend systems, building robust data pipelines, React

frontends, and streaming technologies, designing database architectures that support real-time applications.

Core Technical Requirements:

  • Python backend with async programming
  • PostgreSQL Database Systems with advanced features
  • React/TypeScript frontend
  • Data Engineering with complex data pipelines
  • Streaming Data - Event streaming and message queue systems
  • Serverless compute platforms
  • LLM/AI integration experience

Nice to Have

  • Experience scaling applications for large user bases
  • Code optimization and comprehensive testing practices
  • High-compliance/regulated industry background

What We're Looking For

  • 2-5 years experience with data pipelines and streaming systems
  • Strong Python (async programming) + React/TypeScript skills
  • Database design and real-time data processing experience
  • Startup mindset - comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration
  • Strong communication skills and genuine curiosity about AI + FinTech

Interview Process:

Part of our interview process includes a hands-on technical session at our Houston office where you'll work with an actual codebase to demonstrate how quickly you can understand complex data pipelines and multi-provider architectures. If building sophisticated systems with multiple data sources and getting your hands dirty with real code excites you, please apply.

Standard onboarding processes:

We require all candidates submit

1. Work Authorization Confirmation:
US Citizenship or if on a visa -
Copy of I-20 and EAD card
OPT expiration date

2. Current Employment:
To confirm your current full-time occupation (job, contract, internship or if student please state graduation date) start and end dates and
What would be your earliest available start date?

3. Location:
Current city/state
Confirm you can relocate to Houston within 2 weeks of start date?

4. Reference:
One technical manager from recent role (name, title, email).

Why Join

  • Ground floor opportunity at VC-backed startup
  • Work directly with experienced founder
  • Shape product and technical direction
  • Gain expertise in AI + institutional markets
  • Potential for significant career growth
  • Equity up to 1% depending on relevant experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Application Question(s):

  • As part of our standard onboarding processes, we require all candidates submit

1. Work Authorization Confirmation:
US Citizenship or if on a visa -
Copy of I-20 and EAD card
OPT expiration date

2. Current Employment:
To confirm your current full-time occupation (job, contract, internship or if student please state graduation date) start and end dates and
what would be your earliest available start date?

3. Location:
Current city/state
Confirm you can relocate to Houston within 2 weeks of start date?

4. Reference:
One technical manager from recent role (name, title, email).

This will be required before the last round interview which will take place in person.

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Python: 2 years (Preferred)
  • PostgreSQL: 2 years (Required)
  • Machine learning: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

  • Houston, TX 77098 (Preferred)

Security clearance:

  • Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Houston, TX 77098: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person