About the job Founding Engineer (Next.js, TypeScript, Node, LLM)
Were hiring the first engineer to join an early-stage startup as a Founding Engineer with an MVP already live built using modern AI-assisted CodeGen tools. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape both the product and the engineering culture from day one, with a clear path to grow into the CTO role.
You'll work directly with the founder in a fast-paced, lean environment. Minimal overhead. Clear scopes. Rapid shipping.
What You'll Be Working On:
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Integrating APIs and handling webhooks
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Improving LLM-based workflows and response logic
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Handling edge cases in communication and payment flows
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Building internal dashboards and lightweight admin tools
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Managing deployment and iteration cycles
Tech Stack:
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Frontend & Backend: Next.js, TypeScript, Node
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Infrastructure: Supabase (Postgres, Auth, Functions), Vercel
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APIs: SMS, Payment, AI (LLM)
What Were Looking For:
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Experience shipping full-stack products independently
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Strong grasp of TypeScript and modern web frameworks
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Familiarity with serverless and edge function infrastructure
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A fast-moving builder who can figure things out and ship
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Excited by early-stage ambiguity and owning outcomes
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Interest in stepping into a technical leadership role over time
Why Join:
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Shape the tech direction and build from the ground up
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Collaborate closely with the founder on product execution
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Work with real user feedback and fast iteration cycles
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Career path to CTO-level ownership and responsibility
- You're looking for a cushy 9-5 job with well-defined tasks and processes.
- You hate the idea of a fast-moving environment where things might break.
- You aren't interested in rolling up your sleeves and testing new ideas and gather a feedback on the fly.