NYC Startups Hiring This Week (Sep 14–Sep 20, 2026)

NYC startups hiring this week are ramping up their teams as we enter the fall hiring season. Whether you're looking to join a fintech disruptor, an AI powerhouse, or a climate-focused innovator, this week brings fresh opportunities across the city's most exciting venture-backed companies. We've identified 20 actively hiring startups across five key sectors, each with compelling roles and growth trajectories.

From early-stage Series A companies to well-funded later-stage rounds, these startups are expanding their engineering, product, sales, and operations teams. Whether you're in Brooklyn, Manhattan, or willing to commute, there's something for nearly every skill set and career stage. Let's dive into this week's hottest openings.

Fintech & Payments

1. Volt — A fintech platform enabling instant B2B payments with blockchain settlement, Volt closed a $35M Series B in Q2 2026 and is scaling its compliance and payments engineering teams. The company is known for its flat structure and equity-heavy compensation. Open roles include: Backend Engineer (Rust), Payments Operations Manager, KYC Compliance Specialist.

1. Nexus Credit — Building embedded lending APIs for e-commerce platforms, Nexus recently hit $10M ARR and secured $28M in Series A funding. They're hiring aggressively to expand their risk modeling and underwriting capabilities. Open roles include: Machine Learning Engineer, Credit Risk Analyst, Fullstack Engineer.

1. Silverline — A neo-banking platform for independent contractors and gig workers, Silverline has raised $42M from top-tier VCs and is doubling headcount this year. Their mission-driven culture attracts talented people who care about financial inclusion. Open roles include: iOS Developer, Fraud Detection Engineer, Customer Success Manager.

1. Meridian Pay — A payroll and benefits platform for small businesses, Meridian serves over 8,000 SMBs and recently closed a $19M Series B. They're scaling customer success and product teams rapidly. Open roles include: Payroll Systems Engineer, Account Executive, Product Designer.

AI & Developer Tools

1. Codex Labs — Providing AI-powered code generation and documentation tools, Codex Labs raised $25M from Sequoia and is expanding engineering and DevRel teams. The company has a strong engineering culture with quarterly hackathons. Open roles include: Senior Backend Engineer (Go), Developer Relations Manager, Product Manager.

1. Prompt — A platform for managing and monitoring LLM applications in production, Prompt closed a $15M Series A and is hiring rapidly across engineering and sales. They work with Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups alike. Open roles include: Infrastructure Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Sales Development Representative.

1. Syntax AI — Building an AI-native database query engine, Syntax AI secured $30M in Series B funding and is scaling their research and engineering teams. The company attracts strong computer science talent from academic backgrounds. Open roles include: Database Systems Engineer, Applied ML Researcher, Technical Writer.

1. Beacon — A real-time analytics and observability platform for distributed systems, Beacon raised $22M Series A and is expanding its core platform team. They've achieved impressive retention rates with their product. Open roles include: Full-Stack Engineer (TypeScript), Sales Engineer, Product Marketing Manager.

Healthtech

1. Vitals — A telehealth and patient engagement platform for hospitals and health systems, Vitals closed a $38M Series B and is scaling their clinical and compliance teams. They work directly with major health systems across the Northeast. Open roles include: Healthcare Compliance Specialist, HIPAA Security Engineer, Clinical Product Manager.

1. MedAssist — Providing AI-powered prior authorization solutions for insurers and providers, MedAssist raised $18M Series A and is hiring aggressively in product and engineering. Their product saves healthcare systems thousands of hours annually. Open roles include: Senior Software Engineer (Python), Healthcare Data Scientist, Sales Account Executive.

1. Remedy Labs — A digital therapeutics platform focusing on chronic disease management, Remedy secured $26M in Series B funding and is scaling clinical operations. Their technology is backed by peer-reviewed research. Open roles include: Clinical Operations Manager, Full-Stack Engineer, Regulatory Affairs Specialist.

Marketplace & Consumer

1. LocalLoop — A hyperlocal delivery and logistics network for independent businesses, LocalLoop raised $20M Series A and is expanding in 12 new cities this quarter. They've achieved strong unit economics in their existing markets. Open roles include: Operations Manager, Logistics Planner, Growth Marketing Manager.

1. Gather — A social commerce platform connecting creators with fans, Gather closed a $24M Series A and is scaling creator partnerships and platform engineering. The company has viral growth and passionate users. Open roles include: Backend Engineer (Node.js), Creator Partnerships Manager, Data Analyst.

1. Compass — A rental marketplace for unique, furnished spaces, Compass raised $31M Series B and is expanding their host support and underwriting teams. They've completed over 50,000 bookings and maintain strong host satisfaction. Open roles include: Host Operations Specialist, QA Automation Engineer, Trust & Safety Manager.

Climate & Logistics

1. Carbon Shift — A supply chain decarbonization platform helping enterprises track and reduce Scope 3 emissions, Carbon Shift closed $29M Series B and is scaling their climate science and enterprise sales teams. Customers include major Fortune 500 manufacturers. Open roles include: Climate Data Scientist, Enterprise Account Executive, ESG Reporting Engineer.

1. Tradewind Logistics — Optimizing freight and logistics routes using AI and real-time data, Tradewind raised $23M Series A and is hiring across engineering and operations. Their platform reduces emissions by an average of 12% per shipment. Open roles include: Route Optimization Engineer, Logistics Analyst, Operations Coordinator.

1. Greenpath Energy — Building software for renewable energy asset management and grid optimization, Greenpath secured $27M Series B and is expanding their energy engineering teams. They power management systems for 500+ MW of renewable capacity. Open roles include: Power Systems Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer, Energy Data Scientist.

1. Cycle — A climate tech company focused on circular economy logistics, Cycle raised $16M Series A and is scaling operations across Northeast cities. They've achieved profitable unit economics on material recovery routes. Open roles include: Operations Manager, Logistics Engineer, Sustainability Analyst.

1. EcoVenture — Providing carbon offset verification and blockchain settlement for enterprises, EcoVenture closed $21M Series B and is hiring engineering and compliance teams. They've verified over 5M tons of offsets globally. Open roles include: Blockchain Engineer, Compliance Auditor, Enterprise Sales Lead.

1. Volt Energy — A microgrid and battery management platform for commercial real estate, Volt Energy raised $32M Series B and is scaling their embedded systems and customer success teams. Their systems now manage 150+ properties across the Northeast. Open roles include: Embedded Software Engineer, Sales Engineer, Customer Success Manager.

Ready to make your next career move? With 20 exceptional startups hiring across fintech, AI, healthtech, marketplace, and climate sectors, there's never been a better time to join NYC's startup ecosystem. Browse all open NYC startup jobs to explore more opportunities and apply today.