Technical Cofounder

Fairwater Labs (Headquarters: Remote (US-based))

AI LLM Full-Stack ML Python TypeScript JavaScript React LangChain Vector DB CI/CD IaC DevSecOps Cloud Infra Data Security GovCloud IL4+ Startup Cofounder Dual-Use DoD Planning Strategy Remote Equity AI Engineer Full Stack Engineer Staff Engineer Management

Company: Fairwater Labs is reinventing how military and civilian teams plan complex operations. We’re building an AI copilot that streamlines today’s manual, slide‑driven workflows—drafted by LLMs and refined by the user in real time. Think Cursor for strategic planning. We are backed by a dual‑use venture studio with multiple exits and in‑house DoD BD expertise. We have wireframes, validated user stories, and early users ready, ensuring your code ships to real operators fast. The Founder CEO is a former Army officer and past startup‑exit founder with a full-stack developer skillset.

Role & Responsibilities: As the Technical Cofounder, you will partner directly with the CEO. You will own the end-to-end architecture and technical roadmap. This includes choosing the technology stack, designing data pipelines, setting up and securing cloud infrastructure, and developing the React/TypeScript front-end. You will build the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) alongside the CEO, implement processes for weekly releases, and subsequently hire and lead a small, AI-leveraged engineering team. You will also actively co-shape product decisions by working closely with Department of Defense (DoD) users and early commercial adopters.

Ideal Candidate Profile: We are looking for a highly experienced full-stack or Machine Learning (ML) engineer with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You must be able to clearly explain and defend your technical choices (e.g., Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, React, LangChain, vector databases, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code). You need a proven track record of shipping production applications, especially those heavy on LLMs or search, featuring polished User Interfaces (UIs). Comfort with DevSecOps practices and a strong understanding of data security are essential (experience with GovCloud/IL4+ environments is a significant plus). You should be able to demonstrate something you’ve built and shipped rapidly. Must be authorized to work in the US.

Why Join Now? This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape a product with real-world impact for both military and civilian operations, backed by experienced venture builders and with direct access to early users.