Startup Founder & Software / Full-stack Engineer

Startup Founder & Software / Full-stack Engineer

Join us to apply for the Startup Founder & Software / Full-stack Engineer role at Antler.

About the Opportunity

This is not a traditional job and we are not seeking to be your employer! Instead, we want to partner with you as you build your next company as a founder.

What we offer:

• Partner with us and a community of 180+ exceptional founders
• Access €300k from Antler to fund your next company before incorporation
• Complete your co-founding team with committed entrepreneurs
• Long-term partnership with potential for continued investment
• Perks worth hundreds of thousands of Euros, including AWS, OpenAI Credits, Google Cloud, Wework, Notion, Airtable, HS, Zoom, Microsoft Founders hub, and more

If you're in the early stages of building or about to start your next company, we want to meet you!

About Antler

Antler is the world's most active venture capital firm, providing funding from pre-seed to Series C. We support top founders across hardware and software, B2B and B2C, in verticals like deeptech, cybersecurity, climatetech, and fintech. With 30 offices across 6 continents and over 1,500 portfolio companies, we offer access to a strong community. Each year, over 160,000 founders apply to partner with us.

Founder Residency Details

Our residency lasts 6-10 weeks, starting on 22 September 2025. It requires full-time commitment to building your company. The environment is intense and supportive, helping you validate your idea, build your team, and secure initial funding. After the residency, successful teams join our portfolio and continue to have access to our resources.

Who We Are Looking For

• Highly committed, ambitious founders with 100% focus on their next venture
• Building experience and momentum are advantageous
• Founders with a compelling idea they are passionate about
• Diverse backgrounds; hunger and drive are more important than experience

Minimum Requirements

• Availability to start on 22 September 2025 and commit full-time in Europe (Amsterdam, Berlin, or Munich)
• Located in Europe or able to legally operate from Europe in the coming years

We value candidates from unconventional and diverse backgrounds. If you believe you have the mindset and skills to create a groundbreaking business, we encourage you to apply.