Founding Full Stack Engineer
Location: S.F Bay Area / Rocklin, CA / Sacramento or Surrounding Areas
About Us:
We are a startup currently in stealth mode, located in Rocklin, CA. We're finalizing development on our platform, with plans to launch by the end of the month. Our focus is on building innovative solutions across iOS, Android, and web platforms. We're looking for a passionate and experienced engineer to join as a founding member, helping shape the technical direction and product vision of the company.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the development of web applications (Laravel, PHP, HTML).
Manage AWS cloud infrastructure and MySQL databases (scalability, security, performance).
Utilize AI tools like Code tools: v0, Claude AI, and You + Cursor to accelerate development.
Architect, develop, and maintain our tech stack, introducing best practices for CI/CD and testing.
Collaborate with the founder on product roadmap, features, and system architecture.
Troubleshoot and optimize platform performance.
Build and enhance new features across the platform.
What We’re Looking For (NOT ALL REQUIRED):
5+ years of full-stack development experience with expertise in at least one mobile platform (iOS or Android) and web development.
Proficiency in Laravel (PHP), Swift (iOS), and Java (Android).
AWS cloud deployment and infrastructure management experience.
Strong MySQL knowledge for database optimization.
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools like v0, Claude AI, You + Cursor.
Ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks.
Knowledge of security best practices for applications and cloud infrastructure.
Humble, down-to-earth personality—collaborates well with others and leaves ego at the door.
Startup mindset: adaptable, self-driven, and willing to wear multiple hats.
Local candidates only: Must live in the vicinity of Rocklin, CA, or the S.F Bay Area/Sacramento for occasional in-person collaboration.
Compensation:
This role is EQUITY BASED (Temporary) for now, with salary starting post-launch once we generate revenue. Equity will be generous, depending on experience. You'll need financial support during the ramp-up period until we can cover salaries (anticipated within a few months).
Nice to Have:
DevOps, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices experience.
Knowledge of additional frameworks/languages like React, Node.js, or Kotlin.
Experience with payment gateways, API integrations, and third-party services.
Why Join Us:
Be the first hire at a high-growth startup, helping shape both the product and technical strategy. This position comes with a competitive equity package with future salary, so you'll need to have a financial runway to sustain yourself for a few months.
How to Apply:
Email: [craigslist email on post]
Please include:
Resume
LinkedIn profile
A brief introduction
Compensation:
AGAIN, THIS ROLE IS EQUITY BASED (to begin with)
NO RECRUITERS OR THIRD PARTIES PLEASE.
No agencies or developers based outside the U.S. The platform is already built, and we need someone local to assist with further development. .