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poolside

Member of Engineering (Reinforcement Learning)

$99K - $136K/yr

Final interview with one of our Founding Engineers BENEFITS * Fully remote work & flexible hours * 37 days/year of vacation & holidays * Health insurance allowance for you & dependents * 16 weeks of ...

poolside

Member of Engineering (Scalability)

Final interview with one of our Founding Engineers BENEFITS * Fully remote work & flexible hours * 37 days/year of vacation & holidays * Health insurance allowance for you & dependents * Company ...

Leap Health, Inc

Head of Engineering

$250K - $350K/yr

Early-stage experience as a founder, founding engineer, or first engineering leader Compensation ... Flexible remote work At Leap, we're building an outlier company with real impact - and that takes ...

Revic

Founding GTM AI Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

As Revic's Founding GTM AI Engineer, you will work directly with Revic's CEO, Head of Revenue, and ... Area | Remote (US) Offsite - We trade slack for sunshine, every quarter we meet in-person The ...

Tilda Research

Our small team of founding engineers are passion driven, and have a long history of achievement ... We are a remote team, and your ability to write your thoughts out is critical. * You care about the ...

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To thrive as a Remote Founding Engineer, you need a deep background in software development, systems architecture, and ideally startup experience, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Mastery of cloud platforms, version control (like Git), and familiarity with frameworks relevant to the product, as well as experience with DevOps tools, are typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, self-motivation, and strong communication skills help remote founding engineers stand out, especially in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. These combined skills and qualities are crucial for building scalable products, driving innovation, and collaborating effectively while working remotely in an early-stage company.

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A Remote Founding Engineer is a key technical team member who helps launch and build a startup from its earliest stages, working entirely or primarily from a remote location. They are responsible for designing and developing the initial product, making crucial technical decisions, and often establishing the company's engineering culture. Founding Engineers typically collaborate closely with the company’s founders and may have a significant influence on the startup’s direction. Their role often includes both hands-on coding and broader responsibilities such as hiring, setting up processes, and scaling technology as the company grows.

What are some unique challenges and rewards of being a Remote Founding Engineer in an early-stage startup?

As a Remote Founding Engineer, you'll face the challenge of building core product features from scratch while collaborating virtually with other founders and early team members. This often means balancing rapid, iterative development with high-quality code, all while helping to set technical direction and culture remotely. The role is highly rewarding for those who thrive in dynamic environments and value broad ownership, as your contributions directly shape the product and the company's future. You'll also gain valuable experience in both technical leadership and startup operations, positioning yourself for significant career growth and potential equity rewards.
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Founding Backend Engineer - Marketplace and Logistics - Remote (USA)

Flocker

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description


Job Title: Founding Backend Engineer
Location: Remote
Company: Flocker https://flocker.ai
Position Overview:
We've spent two years building Flocker's strategy, design, and systems, and we're now looking for one more builder to help complete our final pre-launch phase and ship a public iOS/Android app in the next 4-6 months.
We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Founding Backend Engineer with expertise in marketplace architecture, geospatial matching, and scalable system design. You'll join a small, collaborative team with experience from Google, Meta, ByteDance, Coinbase and Microsoft Research-bringing together excellence in design, science, and engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain Flocker's backend services and APIs (FastAPI + PostgreSQL, migrating to DynamoDB over time).
  • Implement authentication, session management, and secure cookie flows (FastAPI Users + CloudFront).
  • Develop and scale real-time data pipelines (Kinesis, Lambda, S3) for interaction logging and personalization.
  • Build and optimize media handling pipelines (image/video upload, compression, CDN delivery via CloudFront).
  • Architect and tune database schemas (Postgres → DynamoDB single-table design) with focus on cost-efficient scale.
  • Collaborate with mobile/frontend engineers to deliver seamless, low-latency user experiences.
  • Engage in the full software development lifecycle: design, coding, testing, deployment.
  • Work in a fast-moving, agile startup environment - iterating quickly and adjusting priorities based on learning and feedback.

Requirements
You're Right For This If:
  • 5+ years designing, building, and scaling backend systems to millions of users.
  • Expert in modern backend development (FastAPI, Django, Flask, or similar).
  • Proven ability to build and launch products (startup, side project, or even a failed venture).
  • Experience with relational databases (Postgres/MySQL) and exposure to NoSQL systems.
  • Track record of shipped products or platforms we can see live today.
  • Leadership ability, self-motivation, and comfort navigating ambiguity.
  • Ready to operate with founder-level ownership and commitment.
  • Bonus: Experience with real-time data pipelines, cloud infrastructure (AWS), or consumer apps.
  • Bonus: Demonstrated experience building or scaling marketplace platforms with integrated logistics flows (matching, routing, ticketing, or fulfillment systems). e.g. Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, or Doordash.

Benefits
Compensation:
  • Salary plus equity

Application Process: If you are passionate about building massively scalable, cost-effective consumer-facing systems and want to be a part of a dynamic startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with your LinkedIn profile link.
Flocker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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