Join Forgis as a Founding Engineer to build and scale a high-performance platform from the ground up. You will take full ownership of production services, architecting robust systems using Python and React. This is a high-impact role for a builder eager to shape the technical foundation and culture of a burgeoning company.
Founding Engineer at Forgis
Are you a high-achieving engineer looking to build from the ground up? Forgis is hiring a Founding Engineer in Zurich to lead the development of their core platform. Working with a team of former founders and Olympiad competitors, you'll own production services across a Python/React stack. If you have a top-tier academic background and a passion for scaling reliable systems, this is your chance to shape the future of a high-growth startup in one of Europe's most vibrant tech cities. Relocation to Switzerland required for this high-impact, in-person role.
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Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Forgis
Role overview
SoftwareZurich, SwitzerlandPre-Seed (VC-backed)
Forgis is a Zürich-based AI and software startup founded in 2025 that develops innovative, hardware- and application-agnostic software solutions to automate industrial machines and manufacturing plants. Their technology acts as an intelligent layer or AI co-pilot to accelerate robot programming, enhance factory automation, reduce downtime, increase throughput, and enable reshoring of production by making automation more cost-effective and flexible. Forgis targets the automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors, aiming to improve efficiency and productivity with AI-driven industrial intelligence.
Backed by Redalpine, Venture Kick, Founderful Campus, S2S Ventures, Talent Kick, Gebert Rüf Stiftung, Massimo Banzi, David Shapira, Tine Petric.
What you will do
- Design and implement scalable backend services using Python (FastAPI) and SQLAlchemy, ensuring high reliability and performance for production environments.
- Architect and build intuitive, responsive frontend interfaces with TypeScript and React to deliver a seamless user experience.
- Manage and optimize infrastructure, potentially leveraging AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes to support event-driven systems and complex data workflows.
Who this is a fit for
- At least 1 year of professional experience with a proven track record of owning and scaling production services at a high level.
- Strong academic background from a top-tier university and a history of high achievement in technical competitions or former founder experience.
- Fullstack proficiency in Python and React, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in event-driven systems and containerization.
Why this role is remarkable
- Exceptional ownership as a founding team member, directly influencing the architectural direction and product roadmap of a fast-moving startup.
- Highly intellectual environment working alongside former founders and Olympiad competitors who value technical excellence and rapid iteration.
- Relocation opportunity to Zurich, one of the world's premier tech hubs, offering an unparalleled quality of life and professional community.
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