Tech Cofounder

On-Target Earnings: $110,000 CAD Base Salary + performance+based variable + equity

Location: After 90 days, this role is required to be in-office in Kelowna full-time

About Us

Martell Ventures is not your typical venture studio. We’re an AI-native incubator backed by world-class operators, built to launch scalable companies that solve real problems for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) around the world.

Our mission is clear: empower high-agency founders to build enduring, profitable companies that create massive impact through automation, intelligence, and personalization.

Why you shouldn't work here – Radical Transparency from our CEO

What Applying Looks Like

We keep it transparent and efficient. Here’s what to expect:

1. 1-min intro video (Loom, Vidyard, or Google Drive – share your link below)
2. Application review
3. 15-minute intro call
4. Strengths assessment – how you learn and do
5. In-person interview – values and culture fit
6. Paid test project – work with us, like you're already on the team
7. Final call with our CEO
8. Offer – if we’re both excited, we move forward fast

About the Role

As the Tech Lead / Technical Founder at Martell Ventures, you’ll be the engine behind our product, translating real-world recruiting problems into lightning-fast, scalable AI solutions.

You’ll work side-by-side with a commercially proven co-founder under Martell Ventures' battle-tested venture studio model, owning everything from architecture to iteration velocity. This role is perfect for a pragmatic, execution-led builder ready to ship with speed, autonomy, and clarity, without the fundraising distraction.

What You'll Do

Product Velocity

• Translate validated user problems into fast, functional MVPs
• Own the full stack: from AI integrations to modular codebases
• Build and ship rapidly without over-engineering
• Manage the product roadmap in tight sync with the CEO
• Drive clean UX, performance, and iteration speed

AI-Enabled Innovation

• Leverage LLMs, automation, and AI-native tooling to 10x recruiting workflows
• Keep Hero lean, fast, and tech-forward, no bloated SaaS here
• Build smart growth loops and feedback mechanisms into the product

Technical Leadership

• Own code quality, technical hiring, and engineering standards from day one
• Set a high bar for performance, security, and scalability
• Contribute directly as a solo builder while preparing for scale
• Operate as the internal compass for all things tech

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building and scaling SaaS products or AI tools
• Strong experience with AI/LLMs, automation, and modern full-stack frameworks
• Experience shipping products end-to-end in a startup or lean environment
• Deep knowledge of low-code tools, APIs, and third-party integrations
• Ability to work solo in the early stages, scrappy, focused, and autonomous
• High standards for code quality, UX, and engineering speed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting tech, marketplaces, or HR platforms
• Prior role as founding engineer, lead developer, or technical co-founder
• Familiarity with performance optimization, DevOps, and rapid release cycles
• Product intuition backed by user empathy and feedback loops