Fullstack Developer (Founding Employee)

Salary Competitive
Equity To be negotiated

Location: Helsinki, Finland (Hybrid, 2–3 days onsite/week).

About Us

We are Starstuff. We are a compact team split between tech and business, building the world’s first AI-powered social platform for playable content. Think TikTok meets Roblox, powered by AI, and shaped by Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

We aren’t just making another app. We are inventing a new content format: instant, social, playable creation — at the speed of memes. We have caught lightning in a bottle: 1.5M+ users, 80K+ creators, and 35M+ views on social. Now, we need to turn this viral explosion into a stable, scalable platform without slowing down innovation.

The Role

We need a Fullstack Developer who doesn’t just write code — someone who sees the entire system, from database to pixels, from API contract to UI dopamine loop. You are a builder who can ship fast, fix fast, and learn even faster.

You will:

  • Bridge our magical frontend experiences with the backend infrastructure that keeps millions of users playing.

  • Own features end-to-end — from database schema to pixel-perfect UI.

  • Build real-time, low-latency tools that allow creators to generate and play instantly.

  • Shape APIs, data flows, and architecture while collaborating directly with founders, product, and design.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in modern fullstack development (e.g., Node.js / Go / Python backend + Svelte / React / Vue frontend).

  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, databases, and API design.

  • Understanding of real-time web app constraints (latency, state, synchronization).

  • Startup mindset: flexible, low ego, adaptable, and ready to shift direction fast.

  • Team spirit: you co-create, contribute, and make decisions collaboratively.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with SvelteKit (major plus).

  • Familiarity with WebGL or 3D libraries in a fullstack context.

  • Knowledge of WebSockets and real-time sync fundamentals.

  • Interest in integrating generative AI into modern web apps.

The Culture (Our Laws of Physics)

  • Integrity & Radical Honesty: We value truth over comfort. We put all information on the table to move fast and make informed decisions.

  • Psychological Safety: We take risks, give feedback openly, and hold each other accountable while supporting one another.

  • Relentless Learning: If we stop learning, the platform stands still. We adapt quickly.

  • Boldness & Curiosity: We are playful, bold, and disruptive. We push the boundaries of what's possible.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Salary & Equity (We are looking for an owner, not a renter).

  • Comprehensive occupational healthcare (including dental).

  • HSL commuter benefit.

  • Mobile plan.

  • Top-tier Gear: Your choice of Mac, PC, or Linux workstation.

  • A team limited to the top 1% of builders — playful, bold, and supportive.

How to Apply

Don’t send a generic cover letter. Instead, tell us:

  • A time you built something fullstack that exceeded expectations.

  • A moment you navigated a complex technical challenge and came out with a better system.

  • What excites you about building a new content format.

For more information or questions please contact us at join@starstuff.co

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Near public transit
Near public transit

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Equity package
Equity package

Central office
Central office

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

New tech gear
New tech gear

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Working at
Starstuff

We are Starstuff. We are a compact team split between tech and business, building the world’s first AI-powered social platform for playable content. Think TikTok meets Roblox, powered by AI, and shaped by Gen Z and Gen Alpha. We are inventing a new content format: instant, social, playable creation — at the speed of memes. We have caught lightning in a bottle: 1.5M+ users, 80K+ creators, and 35M+ views on social. Now, we need to turn this viral explosion into a stable, scalable platform without slowing down innovation.

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