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Technical Co-Founder​/Founding Engineer

Job in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Listing for: Operon SA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer

We are an early-stage startup working on a B2B SaaS platform focused on solving operational workforce challenges through automation and intelligent scheduling. The company is currently in the validation and MVP stage, with a clear long-term vision to scale and build a valuable, acquisition-ready business.

The Role

We are looking for a Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer to join at an early stage and lead the technical vision, architecture, and development of the product. You will work closely with the founder to transform validated business needs into a scalable SaaS solution.

This role is ideal for someone who wants ownership, impact, and equity, not just a job.

Responsibilities
  • Design and build the MVP and core product architecture
  • Lead technical decision-making (stack, scalability, security)
  • Develop backend services, APIs, and database architecture
  • Build or oversee frontend implementation
  • Ensure system scalability, reliability, and maintainability
  • Collaborate on product roadmap and technical strategy
  • Support future hiring of the technical team
Required Experience
  • 5-10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Previous experience building SaaS products or scalable web applications
  • Experience as a startup engineer, founding engineer, or tech lead is a strong plus
  • Comfortable working in early-stage, ambiguous environments
Technical Skills (Required) Backend (at least one)
  • Ruby on Rails
Frontend
  • Experience with modern UI frameworks and state management
Databases
  • Experience with relational data modeling
  • Basic knowledge of No

    SQL is a plus
  • Experience with Docker
Nice to Have
  • Experience with workforce management, scheduling, or HR systems
  • Exposure to optimization logic, automation, or rule-based systems
  • Experience working with no-code/low-code tools during MVP stages
  • Previous startup exit or scale up experience
What We Offer
  • Equity-based co founder role (details discussed privately)
  • High ownership and decision making authority
  • Opportunity to build a product from day one
  • Long term vision focused on growth and potential exit
  • Flexible, remote friendly working environment
Who You Are
  • Interested in building something meaningful from scratch
  • Comfortable with uncertainty and fast iteration
  • Looking for a long-term partnership, not freelance work
Seniority level
  • Mid Senior level
Employment type
  • Full time
Job function
  • Business Development and Sales
Industries
  • Software Development

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