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This position is open to candidates of any gender and background (D.Lgs198 / 2006). Initial commitment : part‑time 15‑20 h / week, fully remote from any Italian city.
Transition to full‑time with salary after our pre‑seed round (target Q3‑Q42025).
We're looking for a Second Technical Co-Founder
We're a few weeks away from releasing our beta, with a public launch scheduled for September. We’re looking to complete our team with a tech mind passionate about coding and Breakice’s social mission.
What we’re building Breakice is a social discovery platform designed for expats, international students, and newcomers. Our proprietary algorithm pairs people for offline activities in small groups, fostering genuine, lasting relationships. Some activities we offer :
International breakfasts Family dinners Game nights Group trips
We aim to revolutionise how people integrate into new cities, starting from Milan and expanding across Europe.
Who’s onboard Growth strategist –5,000+ offline experiences created between expats and local families. Finance expert –supported scale‑ups raising $25‑40M rounds. Tech Lead & Architect –owns mobile, backend, AWS cloud and AI agents.
Three strong skill sets— yours will make it four!
Tech stack The front-end is developed as a React Native application using Expo, providing a seamless cross-platform user experience. The back-end is built on AWS infrastructure, with APIs implemented in TypeScript and deployed via AWS Lambda. User data is managed through Pinecone, a vector database optimized for semantic search and user matching.
Roadmap : beta release in July → public launch in September → rapid scaling
What you’ll do Solidify backend & mobile for the beta, ensuring performance and code quality. Advance the matching algorithm with AI / vector tech. Design infrastructure to scale beyond the first cities. Shape a remote‑first dev culture : CI / CD, code reviews, observability.
Who we’re looking for We're looking for a versatile full-stack developer who understands architectural solutions and can confidently work across both frontend and backend. Frontend : Strong experience with React Native and Expo for mobile app development. Backend : Proficiency with AWS services and products, TypeScript, and vector-based databases like Pinecone. Familiarity with AWS Lambda is a strong plus. A problem solver who values scalable, maintainable architecture and enjoys working in a remote-first, collaborative environment.
What we offer Co‑founder equity
based on seniority & time; salary post pre‑seed. Technical ownership : you’ll drive roadmap and evolution. Real impact : every line of code fights loneliness. Sustainable pace : one 90‑min weekly sync, everything else async.
How to apply Links to live projects or GitHub Two lines on why Breakice excites you Your availability until September
Bring numbers, code and curiosity. Let’s build Breakice together!
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