Founding Engineer / CTO-Track (Equity Only)

TruNeighbor

San Diego, CA

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

Send your resume and LinkedIn or GitHub profile to:

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