About Us
We at iodo are reimagining last-mile logistics for a world that demands precision, convenience, and sustainability. Our platform leverages live geospatial data, real-time driver orchestration, and AI-powered route optimization to help businesses deliver better, faster, and greener.
We've already launched a production-ready stack and are powering pilots with design-partner customers. Now, we're looking for a Founding Engineer to take our product and infrastructure to the next level.
This is a unique opportunity to join a startup at the inflection point—where your work doesn’t just contribute to the company, it defines it.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Architect and ship high-impact features across backend services, data pipelines, and frontend dashboards.
* Design scalable microservices for task, route, and driver management (Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL).
* Own real-time location streams, processing thousands of GPS updates per second using WebSockets, Redis Pub/Sub, and geofencing tech.
* Build responsive dashboards in React/Next.js and Tailwind that feel native and intuitive.
* Integrate ML and optimization models to surface real-time decision-making insights.
* Set the standard for engineering culture, dev experience, testing, CI/CD, and observability.
* Work directly with the founders to shape product direction and company strategy.
What We’re Looking For
We need a builder. Someone who thrives in early-stage environments and wants to make their mark—not just with code, but with vision.
You tick the right boxes if you have
* 7+ years of experience OR previous staff-level, tech lead, or founding engineer roles at early-stage startups.
* Deep experience with TypeScript and modern backend frameworks (Node.js, Express).
* Comfortable owning systems end-to-end: from database schema to UI to deployment.
* Experience building and scaling real-time, high-throughput APIs or microservices.
* Ability to move fast and make sound technical decisions independently.
* Passion for clean, maintainable code and a strong testing culture.
* Excellent communication and the ability to work collaboratively with non-engineers.
Extra bonus points
* Experience in logistics, mapping, or geospatial platforms.
* Familiarity with tools like BullMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or WebSocket systems.
* Exposure to AI/ML pipelines, heuristic models, or route optimization algorithms.
* Knowledge of mobile app development (React Native or Flutter).
* Infra experience: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, AWS.
Why This Role is Different
* You’re not just early—you’re foundational. This role offers true influence over the product and technical direction. You’ll help shape company DNA.
* Equity-first compensation. We are not offering a salary at this stage. Instead, we’re offering meaningful ownership in the company and long-term upside.
* Live product. Real traction. This isn’t vaporware. We’ve built and launched a working platform that’s already powering deliveries.
* Lean and fast. You’ll work directly with the founders in a fast-moving, no-bureaucracy environment.
* Mission with impact. Help cut carbon emissions and fuel waste while transforming delivery operations for good.
Our Stack
* Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Express, PostgreSQL, Redis, BullMQ, gRPC
* Frontend: React / Next.js, Tailwind CSS, SWR / React Query
* Realtime & Observability: Socket.IO, OpenTelemetry, Sentry, Firebase Push, Tile38
* DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, Infra-as-Code, targeting Kubernetes on AWS
What's next
If this sounds like you, let’s talk. We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a job—someone who wants to help build a company.
Email us at careers@iodo.ai with your GitHub, CV, and a brief note about why you’re excited about this opportunity.
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