Founding Engineer / CTO at Tech-First Startup

About VillageVillage is building an ecosystem for newcomers to Switzerland to simplify integration on every level: administrative, regulatory, social, family, and financial. Our platform brings clarity and connection into one trusted place, helping people navigate daily life and feel at home faster.We are a tech-driven company at heart. From day one, our product is designed to be scalable, intelligent, and deeply user-focused.We’re looking for an engaged engineer eager to grow into the role of CTO and co-founder, shaping the product and tech vision as we move forwardYou’ll..Build and connect both frontend and backend (e.g. React/Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Tailwind)Lead the design and development of the platform architectureSet up and scale database & infrastructure (e.g. Supabase, PostgreSQL)Bring AI-driven features to life (recommendations, personalization, retrieval systems)Make strategic tech choices (we’re not dogmatic about the stack)You might be a fit if you…Have strong experience in modern web development (TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Node.js or similar)Are eager to implement AI/LLM featuresThink beyond code: you care about product impact and scalabilityAre motivated by ownership and the opportunity to shape a startup in its early stagesWhat you getOwnership of technical vision and execution with a clear path to CTO & co-founderA meaningful, visible role: your work defines the productMentorship and sparring with experienced engineers and strategy advisorsA flexible, remote setup where outcomes matter more than hoursInterested?Send a short note about yourself, your CV, and links to past work (GitHub, portfolio, or projects) to: hello@expatvillage.ch