{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ed8aec6ae5758ba2199ad7ea","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ed8aec6ae5758ba2199ad7ea","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ed8aec6ae5758ba2199ad7ea","title":"Founding Software Engineer","description":"Founding Software EngineerAuckland, New Zealand Founding Software Engineer (AI Wearable Platform) Equity included | Remote | Early-stage startupWe'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 DoingBuild the first version of a wearable-connected software platformDevelop an early MVP web/laptop app that configures and syncs with the deviceWork across frontend, backend, integrations, and infrastructureRapidly prototype, test, and iterate on product ideasHelp turn early concepts into a stable, demo-ready productAct with a founder mindset: ownership, prioritisation, and pragmatic decision-makingWhat Kind Of Engineer Are We Looking For?Strong full-stack engineer comfortable owning systems end-to-endExperience shipping MVPs or early-stage productsComfortable working in ambiguity and moving fast without heavy processIndependent problem-solver who doesn't need hand-holdingClear communicator — direct, proactive, and practicalTypical Background3–7+ years of hands-on engineering experience (or equivalent depth)Startup, scale-up, or solo-builder experience is a strong plusIndicative Tech Environment(Not fixed — you'll help shape it)Frontend: ReactBackend: Node.js or PythonAPIs, AI integrations, and modern cloud toolingLightweight, pragmatic stack focused on speed and reliabilityWorking SetupFully remoteMinimum 20 hours/week (full-time preferred)Some overlap with NZ time zoneDirect collaboration with the founderWhy This Role?Founding-level equity for the right hireHigh ownership and real influence on product and directionOpportunity to build from zero, not maintain legacyEarly-stage, high-impact, builder-first environmentDeeper product and technical details will be shared directly by the founder at the next stage.","company":"Sourcein","rawCompany":"sourcein","city":"Brimfield","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-25T06:33:16.266Z","occupations":[],"industries":[],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Founding Software Engineer","description":"Founding Software EngineerAuckland, New Zealand Founding Software Engineer (AI Wearable Platform) Equity included | Remote | Early-stage startupWe'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 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