Founding Engineer

Teracy is a presence app for remote workers and people who live apart — designed to help you feel close, even when far away. We’re rethinking what it means to live and work together online with depth, presence, and care.About TeracyWe’re building a product that helps people truly share time and life together online, not just collaborate. No more cold tools for task management. We believe in designing software with soul, tools that enrich real human connection.Launched in Japan, used by startups, public companies, students, and communities (no ads or press)1-week retention 80%, 30-day retention 72%Goal: 1M users by end of 2025 — 20K+ on the waitlist alreadyBootstrapped ($1.3M) + Pre-seed funded (~$1.7M raised)Preparing for global launch, starting with the USWhat We’re BuildingA multi-platform presence app for teams, communities, and the people who matter mostTeracy is not just another productivity app. It’s a reimagined layer for remote work and remote relationships — a product that redesigns presence in online life.“Shared presence” experience that lets people live together onlineWeb / Desktop / Mobile with real-time interaction (WebRTC, LiveKit)Brand and UX relaunch coming in Summer 2025Built with React, Electron, Swift, Node.jsWhat We’re Looking ForYou might be a fit if you:Feel frustrated with soulless tools or hyper-optimized cultureWant to use your talent for something that makes life betterCare deeply about people and softwareHave grit—been through hard things and came out strongerValue honesty, ownership, and shared growthWant to build something truly meaningful from the ground upRequirementsMust-have:5+ years experience or equivalent skill levelStrength in either:Frontend: React / ElectronMobile: Swift (iOS)Backend: Node.js / InfraComfortable working across platforms (Web, Mobile, Desktop)Experience in early-stage or cross-functional teamsFluent in async communication and fast feedback cyclesNice-to-have:Tech lead or EM experienceCross-platform UI/UX experienceFamiliarity with LiveKit, WebRTC, or real-time systemsStartup or founder-level product delivery experienceCompensation & Working StyleEquity: Stock options or founder-level sharesLocation: Fully remote + optional offsite retreatsTimezone: Any country — overlap with one of these:JP 9–13 / SF 17–21 / NY 20–24Tools: Slack, Notion, Figma, GitHub, TeracyCommunication: Clear, async-first, written culture — work feels fun and connected, even remotely, on TeracyTeam & CultureSmall team: 6 full-time (2 engineers + CPO who also codes = 3 devs), 1 internMostly Japan-based, moving to the US in 2025Cross-functional: design, engineering, product, growthAsync-first but fast-movingMain language: English (with flexible Japanese use)We trust each other, take ownership, and move with careMore Detailhttps://teracy.notion.site/Teracy-Introduction-EN-213a8897c4468089979fe40b0dedf48b'source=copy_linkPlease mention the word **SATISFYING** and tag RMzguNjguMTM0LjE5NA== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMzguNjguMTM0LjE5NA==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.

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