First Engineer - Contract, fast growing startup

AI answers are replacing search results. When someone asks ChatGPT "best hotel in Florence," they get a name, not a list of links. Rankwit exists to make sure that name belongs to our clients.

We're an early-stage startup backed by Nana Bianca, focused on hotels and travel destinations. We're building the reference platform for GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and auto-optimization in the hospitality sector.

We're looking for our first engineer. You'll work directly with the CTO on architecture, product, and infrastructure.

The Role

The product monitors thousands of queries per day across multiple AI models, turns responses into measurable signals, and generates content optimized for generative visibility. It scales from 250-page sites to multi-million page portals.

Challenges

• Mass LLM response acquisition (thousands/day), identity recognition and evaluation
• A multilingual content generation engine optimized for GEO and SEO
• Monitoring systems with strict rate limits and one shot to succeed
• One-click optimization mechanism that optimizes sites on-the-fly
• As a early stage startup, production direction will change often and we must adapt quickly

What We're Looking For

• At least one year of experience building with AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, or similar)
• Full-Stack: Python (FastAPI, Celery), Next.js, PostgreSQL, AWS. Strong front-end or back-end experience only is welcome
• Real autonomy: you make technical decisions and own them
• Familiarity with SEO/GEO
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Full-time availability

What We Offer

• Initial freelance contract with compensation ranging from 30k to 42k
• Fully remote
• True ownership over architecture and product decisions
• A small, fast-moving team with no bureaucracy

Steps

• Apply, you’ll get in touch with the CTO
• First interview - 45 mins
• Paid two week trial period