Founding Engineer (Python, Django, AI)

Job description

Have you ever considered founding a startup or wanted to join one at its earliest stages? This is your opportunity to help define a globally impactful product from the ground up.

We’re a Silicon Valley-backed AI startup, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on a mission to revolutionize supply chains through cutting-edge AI and data integration. We offer significant equity, a competitive salary, and an environment dedicated to rapid learning, creative problem-solving, and professional growth.

As a Founding Engineer (employee #1), you’ll shape our technology strategy and product architecture. You’ll collaborate closely with the founding team to design, develop, and scale a platform that tackles complex challenges at the intersection of AI, data integration, and user experience.

Responsibilities: 

• Full-Stack Development: Build and optimize both frontend and backend components.
• AI Systems: Develop AI-driven solutions that streamline supply chain workflows.
• Data Integration: Consolidate diverse data sources into a cohesive system.
• Collaborative Innovation: Define features, roadmap, and architecture with the team.
• Client Interaction: Gather feedback directly and tailor solutions for real-world needs.
• Strategic Impact: Shape the company’s direction and engineering culture.

Your skills and experience

• Experience: 3+ years (ideally 5+) in engineering roles.
• Hands-On: Work closely with founders—no bureaucratic layers.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Startup or founding experience preferred.
• Global Perspective: International exposure is a plus.
• Strong Work Ethic: Highly motivated, proactive, and driven.
• Technical: Full-stack proficiency (Python/Django, Redis, PostgreSQL, Alpine.js, HTMX); AI experience a plus but not required.

Why you'll love working here

We’re a Silicon Valley-backed AI startup, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on a mission to revolutionize supply chains through cutting-edge AI and data integration. We offer significant equity, a competitive salary, and an environment dedicated to rapid learning, creative problem-solving, and professional growth.