Founding Engineer / System Architect (Mobile + DevOps)

Arlow

United States

Presencial

USD 200 000 - 280 000

Tempo integral

14 dias+

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Resumo da oferta

A mission-driven technology startup in the United States seeks a Founding Engineer / System Architect to shape the core architecture of an AI system for aging in place. The successful candidate will lead development efforts, manage cloud infrastructure, and ensure quality alongside a collaborative team. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in software engineering and significant expertise in system architecture and cloud technologies.

Qualificações

7+ years of experience in software engineering with significant time as a system or solutions architect.
Strong expertise in cloud-based architecture (Google Cloud Platform).
Experience designing scalable platforms with modern frameworks.
Experience designing scalable platforms with modern frameworks (Node.js, Python, React, etc.).
Familiarity with AI/ML integration, data pipelines, and conversational interfaces.
Proven ability to translate product requirements into technical solutions.

Responsabilidades

Refine system architecture for scale, security, and performance.
Own decisions around frameworks, APIs, and integrations.
Collaborate with engineers to design and build core platform features.

Conhecimentos

Software engineering

System architecture

Cloud-based architecture

Node.js

Python

React

AI/ML integration

Problem-solving

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

Google Cloud Platform

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

LOCATION: Fort Worth (preferred) or surrounding DFW area

TYPE: Full Time

COMPENSATION: Top Quartile with meaningful Equity

ABOUT US:

We are looking for a highly skilled Founding Engineer / System Architect who will contribute directly to our code base while taking a lead role in helping design and guide the technical foundation of Arlow, our AI system of action platform for aging in place. As a key early team member, you will ensure our architecture is scalable, secure, and adaptable as we move from Alpha to MVP and beyond.

In addition to guiding platform architecture, this role will own the DevOps strategy, implementing best practices for CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and system monitoring. You’ll work directly with our product and outsourced engineering teams as we begin to transition additional development resources in-house, helping ensure business needs translate into technical solutions while staying aligned with our roadmap. We are looking for someone who enjoys having their hands directly in the code, who can architect systems, and has a particular interest in mobile applications. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment at the intersection of innovation, architecture, design, and implementation.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

At Arlow, you’ll be part of a mission-driven startup building technology that helps millions of older adults, their families, and caregivers thrive. As our Founding Engineer, you’ll shape the core architecture of our product, influence key technical decisions, and see your work directly impact people’s lives.

Responsibilities

Work with our existing foundation to refine a system architecture that supports scale, security, and performance.
Own decisions around frameworks, APIs, and integrations to ensure flexibility and long-term growth.
Establish best practices for code quality, documentation, and maintainability.

Development & Implementation

Collaborate with engineers (agency and internal) to design, build, and refine core platform features.
Contribute to core development efforts, maintaining strong fluency in modern frameworks.
Ensure that system architecture supports our product roadmap, including AI integration, caregiver tools, and multi-tenant scalability.

DevOps & Infrastructure

Stay hands-on in coding critical components where needed.
Design and manage cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform).
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for smooth, automated deployments.
Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code for repeatable environments.
Own system monitoring, observability, and alerting to ensure reliability and uptime.
Lead incident response, post-mortems, and disaster recovery planning.

Collaboration and Leadership

Partner with Product Management to align technical decisions with user and business needs.
Work cross-functionally with design and AI teams to integrate architecture into end-user experiences.

Quality & Reliability

Ensure security, compliance, and privacy are embedded into system design.
Define standards for testing, monitoring, and reliability.
Anticipate risks and design systems to minimize technical debt.

What We Are Looking For

7+ years of experience in software engineering with significant time as a system or solutions architect.
Strong expertise in cloud-based architecture (Google Cloud Platform).
Background in developing consumer-facing products.
Experience designing scalable platforms with modern frameworks (Node.js, Python, React, etc.).
Familiarity with AI/ML integration, data pipelines, and conversational interfaces.
Proven ability to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with product, design, and leadership teams.
Healthcare experience with a strong understanding of data privacy.

We are excited to find a future architect who shares our passion for innovation and is eager to shape the future of AgeTech.

Arlow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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