Founding Engineer​/CTO-Track; Equity

Overview

Job Title:

Founding Engineer / CTO-Track (Equity Only)

Duration: Long-term

Start Date: ASAP

About Tru Neighbor

Tru Neighbor 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.

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
• Integrations: Payments, authentication, and location services already live

You will have influence over how the stack evolves.

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