Fast-Growing Startup Jobs

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Fast‑growing startups are scaling at a 90% YoY rate, pushing founders to hire talent that can pivot quickly and deliver product‑market fit within months. 2026’s market pulse shows a surge in AI‑driven SaaS, green‑tech platforms, and fintech ecosystems, driving a 40% rise in demand for engineers, data scientists, and growth strategists. The clock is ticking—opportunities are filling faster than ever.

Typical roles span full‑stack engineering (React/Node + TypeScript), cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform), product management (Agile, OKRs), UX/UI design (Figma, Motion Design), and customer success (NPS, Zendesk). Responsibilities include rapid prototyping, deploying CI/CD pipelines, iterating on user feedback loops, and crafting data‑driven roadmaps that keep the startup ahead of its competitors.

Salary transparency removes guesswork and builds trust in a high‑velocity environment. When founders disclose exact base pay, equity, and bonus structures, engineers can evaluate the true total‑compensation package, and founders can attract talent willing to take on risk. Transparent pay signals stability, aligns expectations, and fuels a culture where every hire feels valued and informed.

Optimization Scientist

Company: Red Cell Partners

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

DEFCON AI is seeking a Senior Optimization Analyst with advanced degrees and extensive experience in optimization, data science, and programming. The role involves conducting cutting-edge analytics in a collaborative environment with leadership access. Benefits include comprehensive health care, paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, professional development, and remote work options.

Vice President & Head of Product

Company: Gravie

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Gravie is a company that aims to improve healthcare purchasing and access through innovative consumer-centric health benefit solutions. They are seeking a Vice President and Head of Product for their level-funded solution, who will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the product roadmap. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of product management experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles, and a deep understanding of healthcare and health insurance.

iOS Engineer - Poe

Company: Quora

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Quora is a remote-first company with a mission to grow collective intelligence through its Quora and Poe platforms. The Poe platform offers a variety of AI language models for users to chat, explore, and build with. Quora values diversity and inclusivity, and is seeking a talented iOS Engineer to join the Poe team to design, develop, and maintain the Poe iOS app.

Senior Product Designer

Company: Douro Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The job posting is seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer to join a well-rounded team and work on crafting world-class interfaces for complex ecosystems. The role involves leading UI design, building a scalable design system, collaborating with engineers, and applying design thinking to data-heavy experiences. The position is remote worldwide, with a focus on fast-paced, ambiguous environments and strong communication skills.

Accounting Specialist

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that helps brands grow through AI, technology, and operational excellence. They own and operate their own digitally native brands, with a strong global presence in Walmart, Nordstrom, and Amazon. The company is looking for an Accounting Specialist to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, support audit readiness, and contribute to process improvements.

Staff Software Engineer

Company: Check

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The job description highlights the opportunity to work on complex, scalable systems using modern cloud-native tools and technologies. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, clear communication, and taking ownership of end-to-end delivery. The company offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, and values employees who can build genuine connections and embrace vulnerability.

Data Scientist

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Figma is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their growing data team. The role involves collaborating across teams, building models and analytical frameworks, developing tools and systems, owning complex data projects, and championing data quality and accessibility. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in Analytics or Data Science, fluency in SQL and a scripting language like Python or R, experience with distributed data systems, and a strong foundation in statistical methods and experimentation.

Senior Systems Engineer

Company: MrBeast

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The role is for a Senior Systems Engineer to build and maintain HR tech systems for a fast-growing company. The position involves designing integrations, automating workflows, setting up data pipelines, leading migrations, and ensuring security and compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with HRIS or enterprise SaaS platforms, proficiency with APIs and scripting, and strong SQL skills.

Applied Scientist

Company: KoBold Metals

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

KoBold Metals is a leading AI-driven mineral exploration company that has discovered high-quality copper deposits with less capital than the industry average. They are seeking a data scientist to develop advanced instruments and models to guide their exploration programs and accelerate the discovery of critical battery metals.

Omnichannel Outbound Lead

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Trafilea is a tech-driven platform with global reach and significant revenue, seeking an Outbound Omnichannel Lead to optimize logistics and scale brands. The role involves managing international operations, automation, and collaboration with teams, offering remote work and competitive benefits.

Partner Manager - Scaled

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The Figmas Business Development & Partnerships team plays a critical role in accelerating company goals by working with partners to enhance product experiences, expand the ecosystem, and drive user and revenue growth. The Scaled Partner Manager role involves managing relationships with technology partners, developing scalable engagement programs, collaborating cross-functionally, and contributing partner insights to shape platform improvements and future ecosystem strategy.

Software Engineer Fullstack

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that uses AI to help brands grow. They have over $1B in revenue, 12M customers, and 500+ talents across 19 countries. Trafilea builds and scales their own DTC brands while helping ambitious talent grow. They are looking for a fullstack software engineer to develop scalable technology solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority in fast‑growing startups?
Junior engineers earn $70k–$90k, mid‑level $90k–$120k, senior $120k–$160k, staff/lead $160k–$200k, and executive roles like VP/CTO $200k–$250k. Product managers follow a similar ladder, with senior PMs reaching $140k–$180k plus 2–4% equity.
What skills and certifications are most valued in fast‑growing startups?
Hands‑on experience with React, Node.js, TypeScript, Go, and Python is essential. Cloud mastery—AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or Azure Solutions Architect—is highly prized. Agile credentials like Certified Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist, and data‑analysis tools such as Looker or Tableau add extra weight.
Is remote work available for fast‑growing startup roles?
Yes—most early‑stage startups adopt a remote‑first or hybrid model, allowing engineers, designers, and marketers to work from any location with a stable internet connection. Some product or sales roles may require occasional on‑site demos, but overall flexibility remains the norm.
What career progression paths look like in fast‑growing startups?
Engineers often move from junior to senior, then to tech lead, engineering manager, and finally VP of Engineering. Product managers progress from associate PM to senior PM, product lead, and head of product. Design leads can grow into UX director or chief design officer, while sales roles climb from SDR to account executive, to sales director.
What industry trends are shaping fast‑growing startups?
AI/ML integration, edge‑computing platforms, blockchain‑based fintech, telehealth, climate‑tech, and remote collaboration tools are driving the next wave of growth. Startups that embed data privacy, zero‑trust security, and sustainability metrics into their core offerings are attracting top talent and investors.

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