Founding Engineer

About

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.

Why this role is remarkable

• 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.