**Job Title:** Founding Engineer / Principal Engineer
**Company Overview:**
Splink is an early-stage vertical software startup modernizing the CPG supply
chain.
**Position Overview:**
As the Founding Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the tech
foundation of Splink - both as a builder and leader. You will be responsible
for guiding the technical direction, leading product & engineering, and
driving innovation to ensure successful implementation of the product vision.
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the future
of our company.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Technology Strategy:
* Build and execute the overall technology strategy aligned with Splink’s business goals and product requirements.
* Develop the product roadmap based on customer needs and technical complexities.
* Drive innovation by staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes.
Product Development:
* Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to implementation.
* Define and implement a robust and scalable architecture for Splink, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality & reliable solution.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical designs align with product requirements and user stories.
Team Leadership:
* Lead a high-performance engineering team (both in-house and outsourced), fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
* Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent to ensure a strong and cohesive team.
* Act as a key decision-maker in technical matters, balancing business needs with technological constraints.
**Qualifications:**
* 5-8+ years experience as a full-stack or backend software engineer.
* Supply chain technology and vertical software experience is a plus.
* Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performance engineering teams.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to articulate complex technical. concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* New York City based is a plus.
**Education:**
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a
related field.
