Engineering Lead (Founding Engineer) Location: Remote – Anywhere in LATAM Compensation: $80K–USD 120K (DOE) About the Role We’re a fast-growing, AI-driven travel startup seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join as a Founding Engineer . This is a high-impact role for someone with strong technical expertise, proven startup experience, and a passion for building innovative products using the latest in AI and automation. You’ll be instrumental in shaping our product and engineering culture, while working closely with cross-functional, global teams. Responsibilities - Lead the design and development of core products using Node.js, React, and TypeScript. - Work hands-on with code while providing engineering oversight, during US working hours. - Collaborate closely with founders to ensure seamless alignment between engineering and business needs. - Manage code quality through reviews, mentoring, and clear technical direction. - Coordinate and communicate with distributed teams across the US, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Latin America. - Help recruit and build a full-time, high-performing engineering team. - Contribute to the product roadmap and drive innovation in AI-powered travel experiences. Requirements - Proven experience as a founding engineer or engineering lead in a fast-paced startup environment. - Strong technical expertise in Node.js , React , and TypeScript , with a focus on scalable and maintainable architecture. - Hands-on experience building and shipping products at a consumer-facing startup , ideally with high design and UX standards. - Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with distributed teams across multiple time zones. - Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align engineering with business goals. - Deep curiosity and practical knowledge of modern AI tools, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted development platforms (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor). - Availability to work primarily during US business hours. - Willingness to travel to the US once a month for in-person collaboration. - Fully committed to the role—no part-time or side projects. - A US visa is a plus. Nice to have Qualifications - Experience recruiting, hiring, and managing engineering teams. - Interest or background in consumer travel technology and reward/points optimization. #LI-NC1 #J-18808-Ljbffr Required Skill Profession Ingeniería Económica Y Gestión