Founding Engineer (Full-Time, Hybrid in Boulder, CO)
🚀 Join Us in Revolutionizing Endurance Sports! 🏅
Are you a highly skilled and driven software engineer ready to make a massive impact? Are you an endurance athlete or passionate about sports? If you thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and want to build something transformative, WhichWeight wants to hear from you.
We’re a well-capitalized startup combining Olympian-proven systems with cutting-edge AI to create the future of endurance sports performance. This is a founding-level role where you’ll work directly with the CTO to build scalable systems that drive real-world results for athletes at every level.
What You’ll Do
- Own the Technical Vision: Build large, complex, and maintainable systems that power AI/ML insights for endurance athletes.
- Hands-On Coding: Design, code, and deploy scalable systems that integrate data from wearables, user inputs, and more.
- Architect the Foundation: Develop efficient data pipelines to enable AI-driven performance enhancements.
- Collaborate on Strategy: Work with the CTO and leadership team to align technical execution with product goals.
- Document & Scale: Create technical documentation and processes to prepare for team expansion.
- Build the Culture: Set the bar for future engineers by creating a high-performance, collaborative engineering environment.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience:
- 4+ years of software development experience, with a focus on building scalable, high-impact systems.
- Proven ability to design and deliver complex systems faster than most competent engineers.
- Strong understanding of software design principles and scalability.
- Required Technologies:
- Frontend: React, React Native, Redux
- Backend: Python, AWS, Serverless Lambda Functions
- Databases: SQL, MongoDB
- AI/ML: Data Science, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Traits & Skills:
- A self-starter with an intense work ethic and a track record of exceeding expectations.
- Top-notch communication skills and a natural ability to collaborate effectively.
- Passion for endurance sports—bonus if you’re an athlete yourself!
- Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with elite co-workers.
Why Join Us?
- High-Impact Work: Play a critical role in building the future of endurance sports, with direct contributions to athlete success.
- Career Growth: Start as a founding engineer, with a clear path to becoming the head of your own engineering team.
- Elite Team: Work alongside Olympians, world-class entrepreneurs, and top-tier technologists in a competitive yet supportive culture.
- Compensation: $80k - $100k starting salary alongside stock options
- Flexible Environment: Hybrid work in Boulder, CO, with the flexibility to balance your career and training goals.
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for exceptionally talented engineers who want to do more than write code—you want to leave a legacy. You’re someone who thrives on solving hard problems, moves faster than most, and brings an intense, motivated, and ambitious mindset to the table.
If you’re an endurance athlete or passionate about sports, you’ll feel right at home. We value culture fit as much as technical skill, and we’re building a team of individuals who embody the competitive spirit and dedication we’re delivering to our users.
👉 Apply now to become part of the founding team at WhichWeight. This is your chance to make a massive impact on endurance sports and help athletes unlock their full potential! 💪
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With WhichWeight, strength training transcends the elite; it's for everyone. WhichWeight adapts Olympian-trusted training methods to fit your unique needs. Our adaptive algorithm intelligently analyzes your profile to set an accurate, safe starting point and scales with your progress. Endorsed by champions and designed for all—because every dream, especially yours, deserves to be great. Start with WhichWeight and confidently lift towards your aspirations.
