Founding Software Engineer

Founding Software Engineer (AI Wearable Platform)

Equity included | Remote | Early-stage startup

We're working with an early-stage startup building an AI-powered wearable and a connected software platform that work together to deliver personalised, real-time experiences.

This is a Founding Engineer role — you'll be one of the first technical hires, working directly with the founder to build the initial product end-to-end and shape the technical foundations of the company.

What you'll be doing

• Build the first version of a wearable-connected software platform

• Develop an early MVP web/laptop app that configures and syncs with the device

• Work across frontend, backend, integrations, and infrastructure

• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on product ideas

• Help turn early concepts into a stable, demo-ready product

• Act with a founder mindset: ownership, prioritisation, and pragmatic decision-making

What kind of engineer are we looking for?

• Strong full-stack engineer comfortable owning systems end-to-end

• Experience shipping MVPs or early-stage products

• Comfortable working in ambiguity and moving fast without heavy process

• Independent problem-solver who doesn't need hand-holding

• Clear communicator — direct, proactive, and practical

Typical background

• 3–7+ years of hands-on engineering experience (or equivalent depth)

• Startup, scale-up, or solo-builder experience is a strong plus

Indicative tech environment

(Not fixed — you'll help shape it)

• Frontend: React

• Backend: Node.js or Python

• APIs, AI integrations, and modern cloud tooling

• Lightweight, pragmatic stack focused on speed and reliability

Working setup

• Fully remote

• Minimum 20 hours/week (full-time preferred)

• Some overlap with NZ time zone

• Direct collaboration with the founder

Why this role?

• Founding-level equity for the right hire

• High ownership and real influence on product and direction

• Opportunity to build from zero, not maintain legacy

• Early-stage, high-impact, builder-first environment

Note for candidates

Deeper product and technical details will be shared directly by the founder at the next stage.