Lead Engineer / Solutions Architect (Future Director of Engineering)
BudGrub is where cannabis, culture, food, and tech collide. Were building the first vertically integrated cannabis and food delivery platform. Our MVP is underway, and were searching for a hands?on technical leader to help architect and scale the foundation of the platform. This is not a typical job its a chance to co?build something culturally disruptive and technically ambitious from the ground up.
Were looking for a Solutions Architect or Lead Engineer who can evolve into our Director of Engineering post?raise . This is a high?impact, high?ownership role for someone who can code with clarity, lead with vision, and thrive in chaos.
What Youll Do
- Define and implement the technical architecture (Node.js, React, React Native)
- Make key decisions around system design, DB structure (PostgreSQL), APIs (REST / GraphQL), and deployment
- Establish best practices for code quality, workflows, and technical documentation
- Own the technical roadmap with speed vs scale awareness
- Build real?time APIs, web and mobile components
- Implement front?end features in React + React Native
- Design scalable DB schemas and queries in PostgreSQL
- Set up CI / CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure (Docker, AWS, monitoring)
- Collaborate directly with the CEO & technical advisor
- Participate in early hiring decisions & tech interviews
- Lead by example and mentor future engineers
- Shape BudGrubs engineering culture from day one
You Should Have
5+ years software development experience1+ year in a lead or architect-level roleReact (Hooks, Context API, modern patterns)Node.js (Express or similar)Deep experience with MVP builds, tight feedback loops, and iterative developmentStrong communication skills and startup mentalityNice To Haves
TypeScriptAI / ML or interest in cannabis product recommendation modelsExperience with real?time features (WebSockets, push updates)CI / CD, security, and monitoring best practicesWhat We Offer
Initial sweat equity opportunity + contract structure (paid role after funding)Clear path to Director of Engineering / Founding Tech LeaderOpportunity to co?architect one of the most culturally relevant tech brands in cannabis + foodDirect access to the CEO + lead advisor from MetaFlexible remote work + direct impactIf youre looking for just a job, this isnt it. But if youre ready to build something iconic lets talk.
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