CTO/Founding Software Engineer

PivotHire AI; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity up to 2%

Equity-first opportunity

Job summary

A tech startup is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to architect and build its backend using Node.js and create a user-friendly interface with Next.js/React. This role offers a significant equity stake and is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about building innovative solutions in an early-stage startup. The position is remote but must be located in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience with Node.js and Next.js/React.
• Ability to integrate complex systems including Web3 services and international payment gateways.
• Experience integrating Web3 services and cross-border payments.
• Early-stage startup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build the backend using Node.js.
• Develop a user-friendly interface using Next.js/React.
• Work on real-time data processing and system integrations.
• Work with autonomous LLM agents.

Skills

Node.js

Next.js/React

Full stack development

Web3 integration

Payment gateways

Job description

Basic Information

• Location: Remote (You have to be in the United States)
• Position: Founding Software Engineer (Part-time is also acceptable if you can fulfill the job requirements)

About Us

• At PivotHire, we're on a mission to revolutionize how talent finds purpose. We believe the traditional hiring process is broken, leaving both candidates and companies frustrated. We are building a next-generation platform that leverages the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) and sophisticated matching algorithms to create intelligent, meaningful, and efficient connections between professionals and opportunities. We connect US tech startups with cheap, exceptional, and project-based engineering teams in China. By bridging the cultural and linguistic divide, we ensure seamless collaboration and deliver outstanding value.
• Our vision extends beyond just matching. Our roadmap includes integrating Web3 technologies for intellectual property protection in collaborative work and building a seamless cross-border payment system to empower the global workforce. We are an ambitious, early-stage startup poised for significant growth, and we're looking for a passionate builder to join us on this journey.

What You'll Do

• As a core member of the team, you'll take our MVP past the finish line and into a scalable future. Your primary focus will be on architecting and building our split backend using Node.js, integrating complex systems including Web3 services, international payment gateways, and autonomous LLM agents. On the frontend, you'll develop a sophisticated, role-based interface using Next.js/React that delivers real-time data and a seamless experience for admins, clients, and talent alike. We're looking for a versatile engineer who can master the full stack.

Requirements

• This is more than a job; it's a co-founding opportunity to build a transformative company from the ground up. As a pivotal member of our initial team, your compensation will be heavily weighted towards equity at this stage, reflecting your foundational impact and shared success.
• If employed as a CTO, we offer a significant equity stake of up to 5%. This is an equity-first opportunity, with a competitive cash salary to be introduced immediately following our successful seed round funding.
• If employed as our Founding Software Engineer, we are offering a meaningful equity stake of up to 2% to reflect your foundational impact. Also, this is an equity-first opportunity, and a competitive cash salary will be introduced immediately following our successful seed round.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet