We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team in New York, NY. As a founding member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to our company's achievements and be instrumental in forming our team culture.

About Niva

In an era of rapid digitization, cross-border commerce is growing rapidly, with over 97% of transactions occurring between businesses. An immense point of friction is verifying the businesses involved in these transactions to meet regulatory and AML requirements (KYB) and prevent fraud. This process is almost entirely manual, flawed, and nuanced per country, making it near impossible to train ops teams in multiple languages, regional laws, and fraud tactics.

At Niva, we’re leveraging modern AI to create a universal identity layer that enables trust between businesses globally with instant, reliable, and borderless business verification. By removing barriers and fostering trust, we aim to open unprecedented opportunities for businesses worldwide, driving economic growth and innovation.

What You’d Be Doing in This Role

As a Founding Software Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and CTO to build and refine our product.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their needs and gather feedback.
• Research and define product requirements to solve our customers’ needs.
• Help set the culture of the company, promoting a collaborative, innovative and fun environment.
• Play a crucial role in building great software from the ground up by.

You’re Probably a Match If You Have

• At least 5 years of experience working with Ruby on Rails.
• Familiarity with Python and/or JavaScript.
• Experience working with relational databases, such as MySQL or Postgres.
• Experience using LLMs and machine learning is preferred.
• A passion for going deep into complex problems and and building efficient solutions.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

A Glimpse of What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $150k - $200k.