Technical Co-Founder – Equity-Based
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- 3 months ago
- by Cowris Technologies
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Before reading further, understand this clearly: This is not a "job." This is a founder role for someone who wants to build a global legaltech + generative AI company from 0 → 1 → scale.If you read to the end and you feel excited rather than intimidated, you may be the right fit.About USLegalErrand is building a global legal ecosystem — combining LegalTech, Marketplace, and EdTech in one unified platform.Our vision is threefold:For Lawyers & Law Firms.For ClientsFor Law StudentsThis is an ambitious company. We are building for millions, starting quickly and executing globally.About The RoleWe are looking for a Technical Co - Founder who is not just a great engineer, but someone who can build, ship, optimize, architect, and scale a platform with heavy AI components.You will be responsible for:Full - stack developmentAI engineering and integrationSystem architectureTechnical strategyInfrastructureSecurityBuilding and leading the entire engineering team post - fundingThis is a true co - founder position with real ownership and real decision - making power.YOUR CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:1) Technical LeadershipOwn the entire architecture of LegalErrandBuild the first MVP yourself Ensure scalability, speed, and reliabilityLead sprints, code reviews, and technical documentationSet up CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment.2) Full - Stack DevelopmentYou should be very strong in modern technologies, such as:Frontend: React / Next.js (preferred)Backend: Node.js or Python (FastAPI, Django, Express)Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RedisInfrastructure: AWS / Supabase / Firebase / DigitalOcean3) AI Engineering (Very Important)This is NOT optional. We are building an AI - native company.You should have hands - on experience with:OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini APIBuilding AI agentsFine - tuning and RAG systemsVector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant)Prompt engineeringEmbeddings, chunking, document parsingHandling latency, token cost, and cachingBuilding AI - powered searchIntegrating AI into real user workflowsIf you’re not deeply comfortable with AI engineering, you won’t enjoy this role.4) Scaling & SecurityMulti - tenancyGDPR, NDPR, and privacy complianceData encryptionAPI securityAudit logsSystem monitoringCost optimization5) Team BuildingOnce we raise funding:You will hire the first 5–10 engineersCreate an engineering culture and processesLead technical roadmapGrow into a full CTOWhom We Are Looking For:We need someone who is:AmbitiousA fast builderGood under pressureExcited about AIObsessed with solving real - world problemsEntrepreneurialNot afraid of uncertaintyWilling to work like a founder, not an employeeRequired Experience3 - 5+ years in software engineeringStrong full - stack backgroundStrong AI engineering skillsBuilt and shipped products end - to - endExperience with marketplaces or SaaS is a major bonusExperience with legaltech or edtech = huge advantagePersonality TraitsResourcefulAlways learningFounder - mindedTakes initiative without waiting for instructionsCan make complex things simpleBelieves in shipping, not perfectionCompensation & EquityThis role is equity - first.10%+ equity potential for the right candidateSalary begins only after we raise investmentEquity remains yours permanentlyYou become a part - owner of a global companyThis is a generational opportunity — not a job.LocationRemote - friendly.Preferably Nigeria, UK, US, Canada, or any aligned timezone.