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London, United KingdomNot Disclosed + Equal ⅓ Founding Equity

CTO / Technical Co-Founder at creator economy social platform

Are you a seasoned technical leader ready to co-found the next big thing in social discovery? This is your chance to join a visionary team as a Technical Co-Founder, building a hyper-personalized recommendation engine for real-life experiences within the booming creator economy. You'll drive the technical vision from MVP to multi-market scale, with equal founding equity and the opportunity to shape a product that redefines how people discover places through trusted connections. If you thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and have a passion for consumer social, let's connect!

Overview

Role overview

Join a pioneering team as a Technical Co-Founder, building the social discovery layer for the creator economy. You'll lead the technical vision, hands-on development of the MVP, and scale the engineering team for a multi-market consumer social app. This role demands a builder, leader, and strategist ready to ship fast and scale smart, driving product-market fit and rapid growth.

Company

About the company

creator economy social platform

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Lead the hands-on development and delivery of the Alpha and MVP for closed and beta testing, targeting a Q1/Q2 2026 public launch.
  • Define and execute the technical roadmap for post-launch features and multi-city expansion, ensuring scalability and innovation.
  • Prepare the technical foundation for growth, including hiring founding engineers and establishing robust engineering practices.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Possesses 5-10 years of senior/lead full-stack engineering experience, with strong mobile development skills (React Native, Flutter).
  • Has previous early-stage startup experience (first 1-3 technical hires) and a track record of shipping consumer-facing mobile products.
  • Demonstrates expertise in backend systems (Node.js, Python, Go), AI/LLM integration, and data-intensive applications like recommendation systems.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Take on an equal ⅓ founding equity split, offering significant ownership and upside in a high-growth venture.
  • Work alongside experienced founders, including a 1x exit in the creator economy and ex-HelloFresh leadership.
  • Build a hyper-personalized recommendation engine from the ground up, shaping the future of social discovery.

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