Founding Engineer

Location: Fully remote, Poland

Type: Full-time

About the company

Our client is an early-stage startup founded by alumni of a major European fintech. They are building an AI-first IT operations platform that automates the lifecycle of company equipment and software across identity, devices, SaaS, and security.

About the role

This is a Founding Engineer position. You will own the web application layer and help shape the product architecture from day one. You'll work closely with the founders, make decisions that set the foundation of the product, and see your work reach real users quickly.

What you'll do

• Own and build the web application layer of the platform
• Shape the product architecture together with the founders
• Work across the stack, with a frontend-leaning focus and close collaboration with backend systems
• Ship fast and iterate, using AI coding tools as a core part of your daily workflow

What we're looking for

• 3-5 years of experience in software product development
• Strong proficiency in Java and Angular
• Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (e.g. Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) in your everyday development workflow
• Based in Poland

Nice to have

• Experience in an early-stage startup, or as a co-founder
• Backend experience with Kotlin, Node.js, or Python
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and accessibility standards
• Experience with GCP and Postgres

Why this role

• Founding-level ownership and real influence on product and architecture
• A small, ambitious team with a strong fintech pedigree
• Fully remote setup within Poland
• The chance to work at the frontier of AI-driven IT operations

If this sounds like you, apply through the link or contact me directly, we can talk more.