**About Aligned:** Aligned is your organization’s AI-native ESG enablement
platform focused on integrating ESG seamlessly across organizations. We are
building an AI-powered ESG copilot, intel management system, and knowledge
base, combined into a single unified solution (evolving in the early stages).
We are currently in the validation/MVP stage, equity only at this time.
Targeting YC W25.
**Co-Founder & CTO Role:** As Co-Founder & CTO, you will play a pivotal role
in shaping the technical direction of Aligned. You’ll lead the development of
our AI-native platform, overseeing its architecture, infrastructure, and
scalability. We’re ideally looking for someone who cares about ESG and capable
of building a product that transforms how companies integrate ESG into their
operations. In addition to this, the ideal Co-Founder will actively work
alongside me to build the company.
**Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the technical strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with our vision and business goals
* Oversee platform development, including AI/ML features, data integration, and user experience
* Manage and grow the engineering team over time, fostering innovation and technical excellence
* Collaborate closely with the CEO and other stakeholders to drive product-market fit and scalability
* Ensure security, compliance, and performance are at the core of our technology
**Qualifications:**
* Proven experience in building scalable software products, ideally within AI, SaaS, or ESG domains
* Strong expertise in AI/ML, data systems, and modern software development practices
* Passion for ESG and sustainability with a commitment to integrating these values into the core of our platform
* Entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of leadership and the ability to thrive in a startup environment
This is an opportunity to co-found and shape a company at the intersection of
technology and ESG. If you are ready to lead the technical charge and share in
this vision, let’s talk.