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

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Build the first version of a wearable-connected software platform

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

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Work across frontend, backend, integrations, and infrastructure

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Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on product ideas

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

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

What kind of engineer are we looking for?

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

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Experience shipping MVPs or early-stage products

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Comfortable working in ambiguity and moving fast without heavy process

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

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Clear communicator — direct, proactive, and practical

Typical background

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

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

Indicative tech environment

(Not fixed — you'll help shape it)

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Frontend: React

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Backend: Node.js or Python

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APIs, AI integrations , and modern cloud tooling

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Lightweight, pragmatic stack focused on speed and reliability

Working setup

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Fully remote

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Minimum 20 hours/week ( full-time preferred )

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Some overlap with NZ time zone

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Direct collaboration with the founder

Why this role?

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Founding-level equity for the right hire

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High ownership and real influence on product and direction

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Opportunity to build from zero , not maintain legacy

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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.

Originally posted on Himalayas