Founding Engineer / Tech Lead (Full-Stack)
About the Job
We are building a technology-driven Sustainable ecosystem that enables sustainable consumption and waste reduction at scale.
As our Founding Engineer, you will work directly with the CTO and play a critical role in shaping the product, architecture, and engineering culture.
You will be expected to drive delivery in an Agile environment, balancing speed, quality, and scalability.
You will own execution across web, mobile, backend, cloud, and AI/ML integrations.
This is a high-ownership, high-impact role suited for a go-getter who thrives in ambiguity and believes in sustainability-led innovation.
Responsibilities
Engineering & Architecture
- Design and build scalable frontend, backend, and mobile solutions
- Develop and maintain:
- Desktop Web
- Mobile Web
- Android & iOS apps
- Own API design, data models, and integrations
- Architect systems that support AI/ML pipelines and data-driven features
Agile Delivery & Ownership
Work in Agile sprints with clear goals, estimates, and deliverables
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Break down AI & Product requirements into executable tasks and stories
Drive continuous improvement in development and delivery processes
AI / ML Responsibilities
Design, integrate, and productionize AI/ML solutions, including:
Recommendation systems
Classification & tagging
Forecasting & optimization
Intelligent automation
Work with:
Python-based ML stacks (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch – any)
APIs from cloud AI providers (AWS, OpenAI, etc.)
Build data pipelines to support training, inference, and monitoring
Ensure model performance, scalability, and explainability
Code Quality & Scale
- Enforce clean code practices
- Conduct code reviews for interns
- Maintain technical documentation (APIs, architecture, onboarding)
- Ensure future scalability and maintainability
Cloud, Security & Reliability
- Deploy and manage infrastructure on AWS (or equivalent)
- Implement:
- Secure authentication & authorization
- Protection against DDoS, malware, and common web vulnerabilities
- Monitor uptime, logs, alerts, performance and AI inference costs
QA & Automation
- Collaborate with QA intern to:
- Define test strategy including AI feature validation
- Enable automation (unit, integration, regression)
- Ensure production-grade releases within Agile release cycles
Leadership
- Mentor interns technically across engineering and AI/ML fundamentals and professionally
- Take ownership of delivery timelines
- Think strategically, not just tactically
Tech Stack (Expected Proficiency)
Frontend
- React / Next.js / Vue (any strong modern framework)
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript / TypeScript
- Responsive & mobile-first design
Backend
- Node.js / Python / Java (any strong backend stack)
- REST APIs (GraphQL a plus)
- SQL / NoSQL databases
AI / ML
- Python for ML workflows
- ML frameworks or cloud AI services
- Model deployment & monitoring basics
Mobile
- React Native / Flutter / Native Android & iOS (any one strong, others familiarity)
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS (EC2, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Basic infrastructure security practices
QA & Automation
- Unit & integration testing frameworks
- Exposure to automation tools
About the Company
Overview
About the job
Company Description
3R ZeroWaste Private Limited is a climate-tech social enterprise dedicated to addressing India’s growing waste management challenges. Rooted in the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, the organization strives to create a waste-conscious society and promote responsible consumption. By leveraging smart and inclusive technologies, 3R ZeroWaste develops innovative solutions to reduce waste and advance a sustainable future. Focused on ecological well-being, the company tackles both solid and electronic waste management to protect ecosystems and improve health outcomes.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site position located in Gurugram India for the role of Digital Content Creator. The role involves designing, creating, and managing digital content for various platforms, ensuring alignment with the company’s values and objectives. Responsibilities include content creation such as videos, blogs, and posts; managing digital campaigns; social media updates; and monitoring content performance analytics. Collaboration with teams to ensure impactful communication and alignment with the organization's goals is crucial.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Content Creation, Writing, and editing for both long-form and short-form formats
- Knowledge of Social Media Management, Content Marketing, and Digital Campaign Strategies
- Experience with Graphic Design and Video Editing tools
- Strong Research skills to develop informed and impactful content
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work creatively within deadlines in a team-oriented environment
- Familiarity with waste management practices, sustainability, or related fields is an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field is preferred
Skills
Key Details
- Experience:
- 3 - 5 years
- Job Domain/Function:
- Software Engineering / Development
- Job Type:
- Work From Anywhere
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Number of position(s):
- 1
- Educational qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree