Role: Founding Full-Stack Engineer
Location: New York (hybrid, in-office)
Type: Full-time, founding team
To Apply: Email resume, any relevant work links, and a short blurb on why this opportunity/Astro to [email protected]
Astro is a new consumer app reimagining how people understand themselves and connect with the world – with astrology as the cultural spark. It’s part self-discovery, part entertainment, part social connection. With thoughtful design and AI-driven personalization, Astro makes guidance and insights feel more relevant, more conversational, and more useful than ever before. Our mission is to spark curiosity, inspire reflection, and help people grow in ways that feel both personal and shared.
Why Now: Wellness and personal growth apps are doubling year over year, AI personalization is the next frontier, and astrology is experiencing a cultural renaissance. Astro is uniquely positioned at the intersection of all three.
We’ve just raised our seed round, led by AlleyCorp (creators of MongoDB, Business Insider, Gilt, Zola, and Nomad Health), and are assembling our founding team in New York. This is a rare opportunity to join at day zero. As one of our first hires, you’ll shape the product, technical vision, and culture of a company with the ambition to help millions of people explore who they are and where they’re going.
We are looking for a Founding Full-Stack Engineer to join Astro at Day 0. You will own engineering end to end, from building our mobile app and front-end experiences to architecting the backend systems and infrastructure that power personalization and social features.
At Astro, engineering is the foundation of the product. You will work closely with the Founder/CEO and Founding Designer to ship our MVP, set technical standards, and make foundational build vs. buy decisions.
This role starts as hands-on founding engineer but is designed to grow into Head of Engineering as we scale. You will not only build the first version of Astro, but also lay the groundwork for an engineering team and culture that can support millions of users.