Co-Founder / CTO Opportunity – Newsletterly
Location:
Remote / Flexible
Equity:
Substantial ownership stake
Stage:
Product launched, early users, initial traction
Newsletterly is an AI-powered newsletter generation platform that is transforming how individuals and businesses create, manage, and distribute newsletters. We are looking for a
technical co-founder (CTO)
to take Newsletterly to the next level, scale the platform, and lead its technical vision.
This is
not a traditional employment role
—we are seeking a committed co-founder who will own a significant portion of the company.
Initially, this is a hands-on technical role
, where you will be building, improving, and scaling the platform alongside the founder.
What You'll Do
* Lead the technical vision and architecture of Newsletterly.
* Hands-on development
: build and maintain core systems, frontend and backend features, AI integrations, subscription and billing systems, and analytics.
* Drive product development from concept to production.
* Optimize performance, security, and reliability across the platform.
* Collaborate closely with the founder on product strategy, roadmap, and growth.
* Mentor and grow future engineering talent as the team expands.
Current Tech Stack
* Frontend:
14, TypeScript, React, ShadCN UI, Tailwind CSS,
* Backend:
, Express, TypeScript, PostgreSQL (Drizzle ORM), WebSockets
* AI Integration:
OpenAI GPT-4 API
* Payments & Billing:
Stripe
* Email Services:
Multi-provider support (SMTP, SendGrid, Mailgun)
* Storage:
Local filesystem + S3
* Deployment:
Replit with automated builds and SSL
Requirements
* Proven experience building scalable web applications (frontend & backend).
* Strong knowledge of TypeScript,, React, and modern frontend frameworks.
* Experience with databases, RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and cloud storage.
* Familiarity with AI APIs (OpenAI, GPT models) is a plus.
* Deep understanding of software architecture, security, and performance optimization.
* Hands-on coding mindset
: comfortable writing production code day-to-day.
* Entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable in a startup environment and building from the ground up.
* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-technical founders.
Why Join Newsletterly
* Equity Ownership:
Significant co-founder stake with the potential for high impact.
* Early Traction:
Platform is live with real users and growth momentum.
* Hands-On Impact:
Build and shape the product from day one.
* Startup Freedom:
Fully remote, flexible, and autonomous.
* Innovation at Core:
Work with AI technologies to redefine newsletter creation.
If you're a technical leader passionate about building AI-driven SaaS products and want a
hands-on co-founder role
, Newsletterly is ready for you.