As a Founding Engineer, you'll be integral in building our product from the ground up. This includes creating full-stack applications, launching new features based on user feedback, and taking ownership of various product components. Your role will directly influence the product direction we take.

To succeed as a Founding Engineer, you should have experience in building real-world applications and be comfortable working across both front-end and back-end technologies. Familiarity with Typescript, React, TailwindCSS, Python, and Redux is highly beneficial, alongside a strong sense of product design.

While prior startup experience or having been a founder is a bonus, it is not a strict requirement. What matters most is your passion for building products and your ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates who demonstrate a deep interest in our product and showcase their capabilities through hands-on challenges will stand out. We value those who can show they've built applications that users love over traditional years of experience.

We offer a flexible and competitive compensation package for the Founding Engineer position. The goal is to ensure that your talents and contributions are well-respected and adequately rewarded.

Our interview process typically consists of an introductory chat, a technical interview, and potentially a paid multi-day trial period. We are also open to skipping the technical interview if you provide an impressive challenge submission.

The open-ended challenge is designed for candidates who want to showcase their skills and creativity in a meaningful way. You can find the challenge instructions at our dedicated GitHub repository, which allows you to stand out amongst other applicants.

When answering this question, focus on the technologies you used, how you overcame challenges, and the impact your project had. Be specific about your contributions and how they align with the role of a Founding Engineer.

Discuss your approach to integrating customer feedback into your product development process. Share a specific instance where user insight led to a successful feature or improvement that really resonates with users. This will showcase your user-centric mindset.

Talk about your methodologies for testing and quality assurance, such as code reviews, automated testing, or user testing. Make sure to emphasize how maintaining a high bar for quality has influenced past projects.

Share examples from your experience where you had to adapt quickly to changes and how you managed your tasks under pressure. Highlight any techniques or tools you use to stay organized and effective.

List your preferred development tools and explain why you choose them. Tie your experience with specific tools to how they fit into your planning and execution process, particularly in a founding role.

Discuss your personal methods for learning and mastering new technologies. Mention any resources, courses, or communities that have been particularly helpful and express your genuine excitement about continuous learning.

Prepare a story about a technical challenge you faced, how you approached finding a solution, and the outcome. Make sure to include relevant metrics or feedback to demonstrate your impact.

Articulate your philosophy on product building, such as understanding user needs, iterative development, and maintaining a strong vision. Relate it back to your own experiences to provide a cohesive narrative.

Share examples of how you’ve fostered collaboration, communication, and mutual respect within teams. Highlight your teamwork skills and ability to help others grow while achieving common goals.

Express your excitement for the company's mission, culture, and products. Make sure to connect your personal values and aspirations with what the company stands for, showing that you’re genuinely interested in being part of the team.