Cofounder & CTO @ AI Productivity SaaS Startup

Company: Shared Smiles

We’re building an AI productivity SaaS startup, organized as a cooperative (shared ownership based on real contribution).
We’re looking for an additional Founder focused on Technology & Engineering (CTO track).
We do not expect you to build the product, as we have already done so, but we do expect you to be hands-on.
This is a founder role, not a freelance, advisory, or employee position.
Important upfront
* There is no fixed cash compensation at the start
* Cash payment depends entirely on revenue or external funding
* You do not have to contribute any money, other cofounders have contributed enough and already cover expenses, especially product development
* Once revenue or funding comes in, cash is shared among all founders
What you’ll do
* Technology & Architecture (core focus)
* Own the technical vision and architecture of the product
* Guide decisions around AI integration, scalability, and system design
* Ensure high code quality, maintainability, and performance
* Collaborate closely with product & design to deliver a clean, fast, intuitive UX
Engineering Leadership & Process
* Work with an established full development team in India
* Coordinate with the team rather than replacing them
* Translate product goals into clear technical execution
You
* Solid background in React & Next.js
* Comfortable with AI-driven products (LLMs, AI workflows, integrations)
* Very familiar with project management methodologies
* You want to be a real founder, not a contractor or “CTO-for-hire”
Cooperative & Founder Setup
* Everyone works under the same cooperative founder contract
* Shares are earned based on contribution, not titles
* No special treatment for any one founder
* Ownership, responsibility, and upside are shared
Our Team
* International founding team across Germany, Switzerland, India
* Many years experience, successful consultant & startup experience
* Strong technical execution already in place
This is great for you if…
* You want to be a founder of an AI SaaS
* You’re fine with low or no cash initially
* You like shared responsibility in a strong founding team

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