Job Title: Founding Engineer / CTO-Track (Equity Only)
Location: Remote or Hybrid – San Diego, CA preferred
Duration: Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
About TruNeighbor
TruNeighbor is a patent-backed startup building a peer-to-peer grocery shopping platform that connects neighbors through real-time geofencing and automated role-switching. Our mission is to redefine last-mile grocery delivery by leveraging natural shopping patterns within local communities—reducing costs, traffic, and environmental impact.
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Position Summary
We are seeking a Founding Engineer to lead all engineering efforts and grow into a CTO-level role . You will have full technical ownership of the product, architecture, and engineering direction.
This is an equity-only role at this stage and is intended for someone looking for real ownership, influence, and long-term upside—not a side project.
Why Join Us
- Founding Role: Help shape the product, technology, and company culture from the ground up
- Real Ownership: Founder-level responsibility and equity
- Upside Potential: As the company grows, so will your role, impact, and rewards
What You’ll Own
- Full ownership of the engineering stack (mobile + backend)
- Architecture, scalability, performance, and security decisions
- Product execution from roadmap to production
- Infrastructure, deployments, and system reliability
- Hiring and leading future engineers
- Working directly with the founder on product strategy and growth
- You will not be handed tickets—you will help decide what should exist .
Current Stack (Flexible)
- Mobile: iOS (Swift); cross-platform experience welcome
- Backend: Node.js
- Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch)
- Integrations: Payments, authentication, and location services already live
Bonus Points
- Experience with geofencing, marketplaces, or peer-to-peer platforms
- Interest in long-term equity and early-stage startup building
- Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile workflows
How to Apply
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