Founding Engineer – Tech Lead, Full-Stack, AI-Native

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of a TypeScript monorepo consisting of 11 applications and 32 packages.

• Design and implement features from initial concept to production deployment.

• Review pull requests, including those authored by team members.

• Analyze production data and determine root causes with the assistance of AI.

• Manage deployments and infrastructure, which includes GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Postgres, secrets, and monitoring tools.

• Enhance agent-based workflows, such as incorporating agents in CI or facilitating automated reviews.

• In the first 90 days, conduct a review of all pull requests, become acquainted with the monorepo, assume control of the infrastructure, independently deliver significant features, and propose priorities for future development.

• Subsequently, collaborate with the technical founder to build the engineering team and transition into the Head of Engineering role as the company expands.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing production-grade software, primarily in TypeScript.

• Proven experience in managing deployments and infrastructure.

• Daily engagement with AI coding agents, with verifiable projects developed using these tools.

• Hands-on experience with Docker, CI, cloud platforms, or Kubernetes.

• A proactive approach to decision-making and a willingness to take responsibility for outcomes.

• Proficiency in either German or English.

• Familiarity with Expo and the Vercel AI SDK is advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• 1.0–1.5% virtual company shares (VSOP).

• Unlimited budget for AI tools: Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and frontier models.

• Opportunity for remote work from Germany.

• Regular team gatherings.

• Direct collaboration with both company founders.

• Potential to become Head of Engineering as the team expands.

• 30 days of paid vacation.

• Choice of hardware.

• Permanent employment contract.

• Six-month probationary period.

• 40 hours of work per week.

• Paid trial day arranged as a freelance engagement.