Founding Engineer

NxT Level

Founding Engineer

Brentwood, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.