Founding Engineer

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Title

Founding Engineer at a confidential company

Job Title

Founding Engineer

Salary

Not Disclosed

Company Description

a confidential company - High-growth tech startup

Job Description

Join a confidential company as a Founding Engineer to build and scale a high-performance platform from the ground up. You will take full ownership of production services, architecting robust systems using Python and React. This is a high-impact role for a builder eager to shape the technical foundation and culture of a burgeoning company.

Location

Zurich, Switzerland

Why this role is remarkable

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• Exceptional ownership as a founding team member, directly influencing the architectural direction and product roadmap of a fast-moving startup.
• Highly intellectual environment working alongside former founders and Olympiad competitors who value technical excellence and rapid iteration.
• Relocation opportunity to Zurich, one of the world's premier tech hubs, offering an unparalleled quality of life and professional community.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Design and implement scalable backend services using Python (FastAPI) and SQLAlchemy, ensuring high reliability and performance for production environments.
• Architect and build intuitive, responsive frontend interfaces with TypeScript and React to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure, potentially leveraging AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes to support event-driven systems and complex data workflows.
  
  

The ideal candidate

• At least 1 year of professional experience with a proven track record of owning and scaling production services at a high level.
• Strong academic background from a top-tier university and a history of high achievement in technical competitions or former founder experience.
• Fullstack proficiency in Python and React, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in event-driven systems and containerization.
  
  

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Who are Jack & Jill?

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And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps

Step 1. Visit our website.

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Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.

Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.

Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.

Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

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