Founding Engineer

We are a pre-seed startup with a big vision: to revolutionize employee engagement and streamline team integration. We’re building a B2B platform that reduces onboarding time while enhancing collaboration through the power of modern technology and AI. Our MVP, currently being developed by an outsourced team in Germany, includes a desktop and web app. We’re looking for a CTO or Founding Engineer to join us as Employee \#2, to help steer the technical direction, drive product-market fit, and build out the core team.

Role Overview
As the CTO or Founding Engineer, you’ll be a key decision-maker, architect, and builder. You'll work hands-on to deliver the MVP while also thinking strategically about scaling our platform to meet the needs of future customers. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for early-stage startups, a product-centric mindset, and a desire to build something impactful from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of our AI-powered B2B platform for improving employee engagement and team collaboration.
• Collaborate closely with the outsourced team in Germany to ensure the MVP is delivered on time and meets our quality standards.
• Transition the product from outsourced development to in-house capabilities by building a strong technical team.
• Focus on finding and iterating toward product-market fit through rapid experimentation and customer feedback.
• Drive the architecture and design decisions for scalable web and desktop applications.
• Contribute hands-on to coding, reviewing, and debugging to ensure product excellence.
• Align technical efforts with business goals and report directly to the CEO.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CTO, senior technical leader, or founding engineer in an early-stage startup.
• Strong product development mindset, with experience in building customer-focused products.
• Deep understanding of modern technologies, cloud architecture, and AI systems.
• Experience in building both web and desktop applications.
• Passionate about the pre-seed/early-stage environment and finding product-market fit.
• Ability to manage outsourced teams and oversee the transition to in-house development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and grow a team.

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience with B2B SaaS platforms.
• Experience with AI or machine learning technologies.
• Familiarity with team collaboration or employee engagement platforms.
• Prior experience in a startup that successfully achieved product-market fit.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to be Employee \#2 and play a critical role in shaping the future of the company.
• Equity in the company.
• The autonomy to build and scale the technical vision for the business.
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment where you can make a real impact.