Ikuto

About the Company

Ikuto: Technical Recruitment Made Easy

Welcome to Ikuto, where our mission is to simplify technical recruitment for both clients and candidates. Partnering with SaaS vendors, IT solutions, and internal tech teams, we're pioneering the use of video technology to streamline the hiring process. Our approach ensures every CV is paired with a candidate video introduction, allowing hiring managers to meet the person behind the CV before the first interaction. This innovation has led to a 70% reduction in time to hire and significantly improved interview success rate.

Why Choose Ikuto?

Career Consultants: Beyond recruitment, we serve as advisors. Helping clients and candidates navigate the job market to ensure well-informed career decisions are made.

Technical Experts: Our passion for technology is unrivaled. We understand the role of tech in business with our leadership team combining technical and recruitment industry experience.

Process Driven: Our efficient engagement model is designed to deliver the best outcomes efficiently and effectively, respecting your time and resources.

"Technical Recruitment Made Easy" is not just our slogan; it's our promise. We're dedicated to removing the hurdles of tech recruitment, ensuring a smooth and successful process for everyone involved.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Ikuto

Job Title

Founding Software Engineer - VC Backed

Job Description

**Job Title**: Founding Software Engineer – VC Backed **Role Summary** Design, develop, and scale a health‑tech platform, integrating agentic AI/LLM models into enterprise workflows. Lead end‑to‑end full‑stack engineering, from architecture to production, and shape product strategy from day one in a fast‑moving venture‑backed environment. **Expectations** - Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable software with a focus on high impact. - Own end‑to‑end solutions, from feature conception to deployment. - Collaborate with product, design, and leadership to translate complex fintech/healthcare processes into software. - Maintain engineering excellence while iterating quickly in a startup setting. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and deploy production‑ready full‑stack applications. - Integrate and optimize agentic AI/LLM components for healthcare or finance workflows. - Establish architectural decisions, coding standards, and best practices for both traditional and AI system components. - Work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver intuitive, compliant solutions. - Drive rapid prototyping and iterative releases while upholding code quality and security. **Required Skills** - 3–5 years of full‑stack software engineering experience. - Strong background in fintech or healthtech, including financial systems or healthcare compliance. - Hands‑on experience with agentic AI/LLM technologies in production or research. - Proficiency in modern frameworks: React, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, or equivalent. - Early‑stage, venture‑backed company experience (≥1 year) with demonstrated product and scaling contributions. - Ownership mindset, autonomy, and comfort with ambiguity. - Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative team player. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - No mandatory certifications, though knowledge of healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and fintech standards is advantageous.

New york, United states

Hybrid

Junior

03-11-2025

Company Name

Ikuto

Job Title

Software Engineer - Backend (Node/TypeScript)

Job Description

Job title: Software Engineer – Backend (Node/TypeScript) Role Summary: Lead design, implementation, and scaling of the core backend for an AI‑powered application builder. Own architecture, reliability, and developer experience while integrating multi‑system workflows, asynchronous data processing, and AI‑generated execution. Expectations: - Own end‑to‑end backend architecture and evolution in a rapidly growing startup. - Deliver scalable, reliable services that integrate with ERP, CRM, and other enterprise platforms. - Collaborate closely with applied AI teams to embed automation and intelligence. Key Responsibilities: - Design and build the core workflow engine (orchestration layer) connecting agents, data sources, and frontend views. - Develop a TypeScript/Node.js backend that handles asynchronous execution, retries, and deterministic routines. - Build and maintain integration layers for REST APIs, SQL databases, and third‑party systems. - Define and enforce best practices for backend architecture, scalability, reliability, and developer experience. - Mentor junior engineers and drive coding standards across the team. Required Skills: - 4–15 years of professional software engineering experience. - Deep proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern backend architecture patterns. - Experience designing complex data models and managing asynchronous workflows or task queues. - Proven ability to integrate multiple systems (REST APIs, SQL databases). - Prior experience in early‑stage or high‑growth startup environments. - Excellent problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills. - Nice‑to‑have: AI/LLM application experience; familiarity with Temporal or similar workflow engines; exposure to AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and other cloud platforms. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).

San francisco bay, United states

On site

Junior

05-11-2025