Job Description

Remote.io is a remote job board connecting companies with talent worldwide. Built and operated by A7 Labs over the past several years, it's proven the concept works. Now we need a technical co-founder to take ownership and transform it into the #1 destination for finding and hiring vetted remote talent.

The opportunity

This is different from most co-founder roles. You're not starting from zero. You're inheriting a platform with real users and proven demand. But the job board model is just the beginning. We're looking to fundamentally transform the product into a comprehensive talent platform that goes far beyond job listings.

Once we've rebuilt Remote.io, we also have additional premium domains in the same space ready to launch similar platforms on, multiplying our market reach and opportunity.

The role

You'll be the technical co-founder with ownership of Remote.io's technical direction and execution. Working closely with the CEO, you'll drive the product transformation, technical strategy, and scaling plan as we move beyond the job board model.

Beyond building the product, you'll also collaborate with the CEO on fundraising strategy. This means deciding whether to pursue accelerator programs, traditional funding routes, or scaling fast enough to generate revenue that can support an initial team.

This is an equity-based co-founder role with no initial salary. What you earn depends on what you build. As we hit milestones, revenue, or secure funding, compensation transitions to market rate while maintaining your equity position.

What you'll actually be doing

• Taking over technical ownership of the Remote.io platform and infrastructure

• Leading the product transformation from job board to comprehensive talent platform

• Implementing AI systems for talent vetting, matching, and automation

• Building and deploying across multiple premium domains as we scale

• Developing fundraising strategy and execution plan with the CEO

• Eventually recruiting and leading the technical team

• Making strategic and business decisions as a founding team member

This is true co-founder ownership with shared decision-making across the founding team.

What we need from you

Must have:

• Full-stack engineering experience from concept to deployment

• Ability to prototype quickly using tools like Windsurf or Cursor

• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React Router/Remix or Next.js

• Strong AWS background (RDS, API Gateway, SES, Lambda) and serverless infrastructure

• Experience with REST APIs, LLM implementation, and prompt engineering

• PHP/Laravel knowledge (for legacy system maintenance, not future direction)

• Previous startup founding or early-stage experience (strongly preferred)

• Track record of successful fundraising or rapid revenue scaling (strongly preferred)

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and move fast

• Strong product intuition and eye for design

• Long-term commitment to building something significant

Bonus points:

• Experience scaling startups or leading technical teams

• Comfortable stepping into a product lead role when needed

• Understanding of recruitment tech or marketplace dynamics

• Network within investor or accelerator communities

What you get

• Equity: Significant founding ownership with standard vesting. The exact percentage depends on timing, experience, and contribution scope.

• The platform: A live product with real users, existing infrastructure, and multiple premium domains ready to scale on.

• Profit sharing: When milestones are hit, you share the upside immediately. No need to wait for an exit.

• Funding opportunities: As we scale, you'll participate in fundraising and secure capital to accelerate growth.

• Portfolio ownership: Beyond Remote.io, you'll have the opportunity to become a shareholder in other ventures within the A7 Labs portfolio.

• Complete creative freedom: Real input on technical direction, product strategy, and business decisions as a founding team member.

How it works

1. You apply (write in your own voice about why this excites you)

2. We schedule a 30-minute intro call to discuss the opportunity

3. Technical deep dive and vision alignment conversation

4. Decision time: either you're joining as co-founder, or you're not

Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks for the right person.

7 reasons this isn't for you

1. You need stability and predictable income right now. This is equity-based until we generate revenue or raise funding.

2. You want a clearly defined roadmap. Early stage means ambiguity. We figure it out together as a founding team.

3. You prefer executing someone else's vision. We're looking for a partner who shapes direction, not follows orders.

4. You're looking for a quick flip. This requires long-term commitment to build something enduring.

5. You need work-life balance right now. Taking ownership of a growing platform means intensity and full commitment.

6. Remote work and hiring don't excite you. You should genuinely care about this space, not just see it as an opportunity.

7. You want to work alone. This is a team effort. You'll work closely with the CEO and founding team.

A few things to know

We don't respond to AI-generated applications. Write in your own voice about why this specific opportunity matters to you.

Due to high application volume, we aim to respond within 10 working days. If you haven't heard from us by then, it likely means we're moving forward with other candidates.

We appreciate you taking the time to apply.

A7 Labs values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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