Philo Ventures
Startup Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer
Philo Ventures, Lehi, Utah, United States, 84043
Overview
Startup Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer (Startups) Philo Ventures is a venture studio dedicated to launching and scaling groundbreaking software startups. We start new startups regularly and are looking for people interested in becoming a technical co-founder and/or an early stage engineer. This is a rare opportunity to own the technical vision, shape the product roadmap, and lead the development of a high-impact platform early on. You’ll be a core member of the founding team, with significant influence over technology, strategy, and execution—along with meaningful equity upside. Join to apply for the Startup Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer role at Philo Ventures. Responsibilities
Own the development of the relatively new codebase, making foundational technical decisions. Build and ship production-quality software quickly, iterating closely with the product team. Leverage AI to produce valuable insights for our customers. Scale the system as needed, focusing on both backend systems and front end experience. Establish healthy engineering practices and processes in a high-velocity startup environment. Act as a strategic thought partner to the founder in residence, shaping the product roadmap and technical vision. Be hands on in the codebase, then gradually take on more leadership responsibilities. Grow, lead and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Be supported by Philo Ventures\' internal team, to accelerate your success with your founding team. Qualifications
Founder mentality – ownership, resourcefulness, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity. Product-first engineering mindset – focus on delivering customer value over technical complexity. Full-stack – strong experience in frontend & backend development. Likely with React Typescript, and Node, but may vary depending on the specific startup. Open to match tech stack preferences or compelling requirements as needed. Startup experience – prior work at an early-stage company or high-growth tech startup is a huge plus. Bias for action – you move fast, make pragmatic trade-offs, and iterate efficiently. Experience working with data – SQL skills, hitting and building web APIs, optimizing databases and performance. Strong communication and leadership skills – ability to influence company strategy and mentor future team members. AI fluency – experience working with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) and/or integrating AI models into product features is a plus. Many years of experience - Senior level preferred. Willingness to work hybrid wherever the founding team may be located is a huge plus. What We Offer
Significant equity stake in a high-potential, venture-backed startup. Reduced risk and more focus on the core of your product. Philo Studios takes care of early validation, raising funds, legal, marketing, and more so you and your founding team can focus on the more important stuff. Competitive salary and benefits (including health insurance) – we believe in rewarding top-tier talent. A culture of innovation and autonomy – you’ll have real ownership over your work. Unlimited PTO and support for a healthy lifestyle – because we value sustainable high performance. A collaborative, mission-driven environment – working alongside world-class founders and a well-established venture studio. This is more than just another engineering role—it’s a rare chance to build a company early on. If you’re passionate about early-stage startups and want to lead the development of a game-changing AI-driven platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on this journey!
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Startup Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer (Startups) Philo Ventures is a venture studio dedicated to launching and scaling groundbreaking software startups. We start new startups regularly and are looking for people interested in becoming a technical co-founder and/or an early stage engineer. This is a rare opportunity to own the technical vision, shape the product roadmap, and lead the development of a high-impact platform early on. You’ll be a core member of the founding team, with significant influence over technology, strategy, and execution—along with meaningful equity upside. Join to apply for the Startup Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer role at Philo Ventures. Responsibilities
Own the development of the relatively new codebase, making foundational technical decisions. Build and ship production-quality software quickly, iterating closely with the product team. Leverage AI to produce valuable insights for our customers. Scale the system as needed, focusing on both backend systems and front end experience. Establish healthy engineering practices and processes in a high-velocity startup environment. Act as a strategic thought partner to the founder in residence, shaping the product roadmap and technical vision. Be hands on in the codebase, then gradually take on more leadership responsibilities. Grow, lead and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Be supported by Philo Ventures\' internal team, to accelerate your success with your founding team. Qualifications
Founder mentality – ownership, resourcefulness, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity. Product-first engineering mindset – focus on delivering customer value over technical complexity. Full-stack – strong experience in frontend & backend development. Likely with React Typescript, and Node, but may vary depending on the specific startup. Open to match tech stack preferences or compelling requirements as needed. Startup experience – prior work at an early-stage company or high-growth tech startup is a huge plus. Bias for action – you move fast, make pragmatic trade-offs, and iterate efficiently. Experience working with data – SQL skills, hitting and building web APIs, optimizing databases and performance. Strong communication and leadership skills – ability to influence company strategy and mentor future team members. AI fluency – experience working with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) and/or integrating AI models into product features is a plus. Many years of experience - Senior level preferred. Willingness to work hybrid wherever the founding team may be located is a huge plus. What We Offer
Significant equity stake in a high-potential, venture-backed startup. Reduced risk and more focus on the core of your product. Philo Studios takes care of early validation, raising funds, legal, marketing, and more so you and your founding team can focus on the more important stuff. Competitive salary and benefits (including health insurance) – we believe in rewarding top-tier talent. A culture of innovation and autonomy – you’ll have real ownership over your work. Unlimited PTO and support for a healthy lifestyle – because we value sustainable high performance. A collaborative, mission-driven environment – working alongside world-class founders and a well-established venture studio. This is more than just another engineering role—it’s a rare chance to build a company early on. If you’re passionate about early-stage startups and want to lead the development of a game-changing AI-driven platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on this journey!
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