Flocker - Founding Backend Engineer

Job Title: Founding Backend Engineer

Location: Remote

Company: Flocker https://flocker.ai

Position Overview:

We’ve spent three years building Flocker’s strategy, design, and systems. With two technical founders, a designer, and world-class advisors in place, we’re looking for a builder to help us finish our final phase of bootstrapping and ship a public iOS/ Android app in the next 4–6 months.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Founding Backend Engineer with strong software engineering and architecture skills to join our team.

We are offering significant equity (up to 10%) depending on commitment level and role. The role is equity-only now, but converts to salary later (post-traction).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain Flocker’s backend services and APIs (FastAPI + PostgreSQL, migrating to DynamoDB over time).
• Implement authentication, session management, and secure cookie flows (FastAPI Users + CloudFront).
• Develop and scale real-time data pipelines (Kinesis, Lambda, S3) for interaction logging and personalization.
• Build and optimize media handling pipelines (image/video upload, compression, CDN delivery via CloudFront).
• Architect and tune database schemas (Postgres → DynamoDB single-table design) with focus on cost-efficient scale.
• Collaborate with mobile/frontend engineers to deliver seamless, low-latency user experiences.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle: design, coding, testing, deployment.
• Work in a fast-moving, agile startup environment — iterating quickly and adjusting priorities based on learning and feedback.

RequirementsYou’re Right For This If:

• 5+ years designing, building, and scaling backend systems to millions of users.
• Expert in modern backend development (FastAPI, Django, Flask, or similar).
• Proven ability to build and launch products (startup, side project, or even a failed venture).
• Experience with relational databases (Postgres/MySQL) and exposure to NoSQL systems.
• Track record of shipped products or platforms we can see live today.
• Leadership ability, self-motivation, and comfort navigating ambiguity.
• Ready to work founder hours for significant equity, with salary coming later (post-funding).
• Bonus: Experience with real-time data pipelines, cloud infrastructure (AWS), or consumer apps.

Benefits

Compensation:

• Equity only, with up to 10% ownership depending on commitment level and role. Position converts to salary once funding is secured.

Application Process: If you are passionate about building massively scalable, cost-effective consumer-facing systems and want to be a part of a dynamic startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with your LinkedIn profile link.

Flocker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Together, let’s make real-world connection effortless and spontaneous.