Founding Technical Lead / Startup Tech Architect(Full Stack + Cloud + IoT + AI Exposure)
Preferred Location: Lucknow (Open to Remote/Hybrid for exceptional candidates)
Equity Opportunity + High Ownership Role
About The Opportunity
We are building a next-generation AdTech infrastructure platform focused on transforming offline advertising into an intelligent, measurable, AI-powered ecosystem.
Think of it as:
“Google Ads / Meta Ads for Offline Advertising.”
Our platform combines:
- Smart digital storefront screens
- Cloud-based campaign management
- AI-powered analytics
- Real-world audience intelligence
- Future IoT integrations
We are currently in the MVP stage and are looking for a highly driven, startup-minded technical builder who can help shape the technology foundation from ground level.
THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL CORPORATE JOB
This role is for someone who:
- loves building from scratch
- enjoys solving real-world problems
- can move fast with limited resources
- is excited by ownership and impact
- wants to grow with the company long-term
If you are looking only for:
- a stable corporate role
- fixed processes
- narrowly defined responsibilities
this may not be the right fit.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a hands-on Founding Technical Lead who can:
- lead early-stage product execution
- coordinate development efforts
- build scalable architecture
- manage freelancers/vendors
- and gradually build the in-house tech team
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across:
- frontend
- backend
- cloud
- APIs
- databases
- basic IoT integrations
- AI/analytics understanding
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProduct & Architecture
- Design scalable system architecture for future SaaS + IoT platform
- Build and manage backend APIs and integrations
- Structure databases and cloud infrastructure
- Ensure scalability for future analytics and AI layers
Full Stack Development
- Develop and manage frontend interfaces
- Build backend services and APIs
- Manage deployment pipelines and environments
IoT + Device Layer
- Coordinate integration with digital screens/media players
- Support future AI camera integrations
- Understand remote device monitoring architecture
Platform Development
Help build future modules like:
- advertiser dashboard
- retailer dashboard
- admin CMS
- analytics reporting
- wallet/payment systems
Team & Vendor Coordination
- Manage freelancers/agencies
- Coordinate UI/UX implementation
- Help hire future engineering team members
REQUIRED SKILLSMust Have:
- Strong understanding of full stack development
- Experience with React / Next.js
- Node.js / APIs / databases
- Cloud deployment knowledge (AWS preferred)
- Product thinking mindset
- Startup execution mindset
- Ability to work independently
Good To Have:
- IoT exposure
- AI / Computer Vision exposure
- Real-time analytics systems
- SaaS platform experience
- Media-tech / AdTech exposure
- Raspberry Pi / Jetson understanding
- CMS architecture experience
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
We care more about:
ownership
execution speed
practical thinking
problem solving
than:
fancy titles
corporate hierarchy
only theoretical architecture knowledge
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Startup-minded engineers
- Builders who enjoy 0→1 execution
- Full stack developers wanting ownership
- Technical architects with product mindset
- Strong freelancers wanting long-term growth
- Passionate freshers with exceptional practical skills may also apply
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- High ownership role
- Equity participation opportunity
- Direct founder collaboration
- Opportunity to shape product architecture from day one
- Exposure across AI + IoT + AdTech + SaaS ecosystem
- Long-term leadership growth opportunity
TECH STACK (CURRENT / PLANNED)
Frontend:
- React.js / Next.js / Windows
Backend:
- Node.js / Python / Window
Database:
Cloud:
Future Integrations:
- AI analytics
- IoT devices
- Media players
- Smart screen infrastructure
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please share:
- Resume
- Portfolio / GitHub / LinkedIn
- Projects built from scratch
- Why you want to work in a startup environment
- Current location
- Notice period
- Compensation expectations
IMPORTANT
We are not looking for someone who only wants to “manage technology.”
We are looking for someone who wants to:
- build
-execute
-experiment
-and grow with the vision.
Pay: ₹292,745.10 - ₹550,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person