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David Goffin
Job Ref: 
LI-100

Founding Software Engineer

Date Added:  
August 13, 2025
Salary:  
$150k - $200k per year
Type:  
Contract
Fixed Term
Permanent
Location:  
On site - Full time
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About the job

Are you ambitious, hungry, and ready throw yourself into an early stage start-up with massive potential?

This is your opportunity to join a travel company start-up as a Founding Engineer, with the opportunity to grow into a CTO.

The company, backed by angel investors, are currently acquiring an established travel agency and will use technology to massively improve the firm's tech stack and overall profitability. This approach will be rolled out across the industry as the company grows.

As the first employee and Founding Engineer you will take ownership of the modernization process. You'll have strong skills in coding API integrations, familiarity with LLMs, and be capable of building scalable infrastructure suitable for a seed-stage company.

Let me be clear: this role isn't for everybody. If you value a 9-5 role, or like to play things safe, please do not apply. You'll need a strong work ethic, a driven personality and a hunger to succeed.

You'll receive a salary in line with market rates, roughly $150k to $200k, plus equity, and you'll become a fundamental part of a company with huge potential to transform an industry.

If this sounds like you, AND you're New York based, drop me a message.

N.B The pay range for this full-time position once the first acquisition has been completed is approximately $150k - $200k based on the posted role, level, and location. These will be additionally equity on top of the base salary.

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