Founding Software Engineer (Path to CTO)

RxREVU, Inc.; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An early-stage AgTech startup is seeking a Founding Software Engineer who will own and ship the entire technical stack. This role involves developing embedded firmware, cloud backend, and an iOS application for real-world impact in sustainable agriculture. Candidates should have over 5 years of engineering experience and proficiency in AI coding tools. The position offers significant equity, a base salary between €40,000 and €120,000, and the chance to prove AI-first development in a pioneering environment.

Leistungen

Significant founding-team level equity

28 days vacation per year

Remote-first working model

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience shipping complete products independently.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, iteration, and field conditions.

Aufgaben

• Own the entire technical stack including embedded firmware and cloud backend.
• Design and build cloud infrastructure and an iOS app.
• Travel regularly for hands-on field testing and product launches.

Kenntnisse

Strong software engineering fundamentals

Heavy, demonstrated use of AI coding tools

iOS development experience (Swift / SwiftUI)

Comfort working autonomously as the sole engineer

Systems thinking across firmware, backend, and mobile

Tools

AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot)

Embedded / firmware experience (C, STM32)

Jobbeschreibung

Founding Software Engineer (Path to CTO)

Remote (Europe preferred) | Regular travel to South America

Partner Company – AgTech / IoT Startup (Pre‑seed)

This is not a typical engineering role

We're not looking for someone who just wants to write code.

We're looking for a builder – someone excited by ambiguity, ownership, real‑world problems, and the opportunity to help build a company from the ground up.

You'll be the sole engineer, working AI‑first, shipping a real hardware + software product, and testing it in cattle fields in South America.

If you're looking for a polished corporate environment, a large team, or clearly defined processes from day one, this role is not for you – and that's completely fine.

About the Partner Company

Our partner is an early‑stage AgTech / IoT startup focused on building sustainable, technology‑driven solutions with real‑world impact.

• Stage: Pre‑seed
• Focus: Virtual fencing technology for livestock
• Operations: Europe (founders & HQ) + South America (field operations)
• Mission: Create sustainable value where progress and responsibility for people and planet go hand in hand
• Culture: High ownership, AI‑first mindset, field‑driven problem solving

This is a company where one strong engineer + AI is expected to outperform traditional teams.

The Role

As Founding Software Engineer, you'll own and ship the entire technical stack and play a central role in shaping the product, the architecture, and the technical direction of the company.

This role offers a clear path to Head of Engineering / CTO, depending on interest and performance.

You'll work directly with the founders and have full technical ownership from day one.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the entire technical stack: embedded firmware, cloud backend, and iOS app
• Take over, iterate, and optimise existing STM32‑based firmware
• Design and build cloud infrastructure from scratch (APIs, data, scalability)
• Build an iOS app designed for low‑literacy, non‑technical users (UX, visuals, text‑to‑speech)
• Collaborate closely with hardware manufacturing partners
• Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot) as core development partners
• Travel regularly for hands‑on field testing and product launches
• Ship V1 to market in 2025 and continuously improve reliability and usability

What We're Looking For (Must‑Haves)

• Strong software engineering fundamentals (language‑agnostic)
• Heavy, demonstrated use of AI coding tools in daily development
• Experience shipping complete products independently
• iOS development experience (Swift / SwiftUI)
• Systems thinking across firmware, backend, and mobile
• Comfort working autonomously as the sole engineer
• At least 5+ years of hands‑on engineering experience

Nice to Have

• Embedded / firmware experience (C, STM32)
• IoT protocols (e.g. LoRaWAN)
• Cloud backend development (any modern stack)
• Experience with hardware products
• Spanish language skills
• AgTech, robotics, or physical‑world product exposure

This Role Is NOT for You If…

• You need a large team to be productive
• You're skeptical about AI‑assisted development
• You prefer highly structured corporate environments
• You're looking for feature‑only work without ownership
• You're uncomfortable with ambiguity, iteration, and field conditions

Who Thrives in This Role

• Autonomous, resourceful builders
• Low‑ego, high‑ownership mindset
• Comfortable with uncertainty and responsibility
• Strong product sense and user empathy
• Excited by real‑world, physical impact

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: €40,000 – €120,000 (depending on equity track and seniority)
• Equity: Significant founding‑team level equity with vesting over 3 years
• Contract: Full‑time employment
• Vacation: 28 days per year
• Working model: Remote‑first (Europe preferred) with regular travel
• Upside: Clear path to Head of Engineering / CTO

Why Join?

• Founding‑team level ownership
• Full technical control across hardware & software
• Real‑world impact on sustainable agriculture
• Opportunity to prove the power of AI‑first development
• Build something tangible, meaningful, and challenging