Job description for Technical Cofounder (Remote) at Welling AI
Join Welling as a third Technical Cofounder
We’re searching for a rockstar full stack engineer to join us a third technical cofounder and to support all things tech from front to back and create the best possible personal AI for health. You'll own projects end-to-end across our distributed system and mobile app.
Welling is up and running with substantial paid users, revenue and retention. We are now focused on growth. If you are interested in AI and health, then this is a great opportunity to come in on a cofounder level with the 0 to 1 part already done. This role will come with substantial equity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build scalable distributed systems using queues, object storage, and SQL/NoSQL databases
- Develop robust backend services in TypeScript
- Lead the development of our SwiftUI iOS app with Realm and Firebase integration
- Implement and optimize OpenAI API integrations
- Deliver high-quality code with comprehensive testing, but also know where to take shortcuts
- Take ownership and thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Plan and break down complex projects into manageable tasks, with ability to delegate effectively
Requirements:
- Experience building distributed systems and working across the full stack
- Familiarity with TypeScript and backend development
- Familiarity with iOS development (SwiftUI preferred)
- Experience with LLM applications or strong interest in AI/ML technology
- Customer-first mindset with focus on user experience
- Self-motivated problem-solver who can execute quickly with minimal direction
- Experience with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies
- Prefers delivering customer value over building perfect systems, with the ability to balance pragmatic solutions while maintaining flexibility for future growth
- Strong planning and task management skills with ability to prioritize effectively
Bonus:
- Understanding/experience with prompt engineering, LLM optimization, building Agents, and NLP
- Experience with health tech or fitness applications
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Be a key player in a mission-driven company that is tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time—helping people improve their diets and lead healthier lives.
- Remote & Global: Join a fully remote, globally dispersed team, allowing you to work flexibly from anywhere.
- Growth Opportunities: As an early team member, you’ll have significant opportunities for growth, with the chance to step into larger roles and take on more responsibilities as the company scales.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a diverse and talented team passionate about health, technology, and make a difference.
