Founding Engineer

Founding engineer. Voice AI specialist. Scaled my own SaaS to thousands of users. Ready to build something great.
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Status
Actively looking
Not looking
Open to new opportunities
Previously hired through SkillsRobin
Location
Perth
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Open to relocating
Commitment
Full-time, Casual / Contract / Part-time, Join as a startup co-founder
Availability from time of offer
Immediately
Experience
2-5 years
 experience
Top 3 programming languages/frameworks
TypeScript, React, Next.js
Also knows
Cloudflare, css, Docker, Docker Compose, ESLint, Express.js, Flask, Git, GitHub Actions, Google Cloud Platform, GraphQL, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Laravel, Linux, MERN, MongoDB, Next.js, Node.js, npm, OpenAI API, Prisma, Python, Redis, Sentry, SQL, Tailwind CSS, Vite, Vitest, Zustand
Preferred work environment
Hybrid, Fully remote
Strengths

I thrive in team environments, whether remote or in-person, where I can work through problems together and keep communication tight. I'm at my best when navigating ambiguity, quickly assessing different approaches and adapting when something isn't working. I don't get attached to a single solution. If the data or feedback says pivot, I pivot. Companies should hire me when they need someone who can own a problem end-to-end, communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and move fast without sacrificing quality.

Interested in working involving
Having worked in both large organisations and small startups, I'm looking for my next opportunity at a well-funded startup tackling an interesting problem. I want to be part of the journey finding product-market fit and building something at the cutting edge. I'm open to various industries, having already worked across crypto, renewable energy, mining, ed tech and sales tech. Over the past year I've been focused heavily on AI, particularly voice AI, and would love to continue pushing boundaries in that space. I have plenty of experience working remotely across different timezones and thrive in close-knit teams where people genuinely drive each other forward.
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Other information
Able to work in Australia without visa sponsorship
Requires visa sponsorship to work in Australia

Pay expectations

Full-time
$
150000
per year
Casual / Contract
$
per hour
Pay is negotiable in exchange for equity
Pay is negotiable in exchange for equity
Pay is not negotiable in exchange for equity
Open to volunteering or working for equity only
Not interested in volunteering or working for equity only if joining as a co-founder

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Work experience

Proudest professional achievement
I built an AI-powered interview coaching platform, completely from scratch as a solo founder. What started as an idea grew into a product used by over 5,000 people across 55+ countries. I handled everything from designing the product, writing the code, to acquiring users. Watching people land jobs they never thought possible using something I built was incredibly rewarding and solidified my passion for creating products that genuinely help people.

Founder @ AI Interview Preparation Startup (Startup)
July 2024 – Present · Australia

  • Founded and led development of an AI-powered interview assistant focused on real-time question detection, personalised response generation, and structured interview preparation
  • Designed and built core product features hands-on, leveraging AI to improve candidate confidence and interview performance
  • Owned product vision, roadmap, and technical execution from ideation through launch
  • Balanced engineering, product strategy, and go-to-market execution to ensure the platform meets evolving job-seeker needs

Founding Engineer @ AI Sales Enablement Startup (Startup)
April 2025 – November 2025 · Australia

  • Owned development of an AI voice roleplay product enabling sales reps to practice cold calls, discovery conversations, and objection handling
  • Built and refined scenario customisation, call scoring, and feedback systems, transforming early concepts into production-ready features
  • Used analytics, customer support insights, and user feedback to inform product direction and engineering priorities
  • Contributed to shaping early engineering practices, architecture decisions, and product strategy in a fast-moving startup environment

Software Engineer @ Multinational Industrial Technology Company (Enterprise)
May 2023 – May 2024 · Perth, Australia

  • Developed data visualisation tools for industrial automation systems, improving system efficiency through enhanced React state management
  • Collaborated with globally distributed engineering teams to deliver critical features on tight timelines
  • Led migration from Create React App (CRA) to Vite, significantly improving build performance and developer experience
  • Integrated an open-source data visualisation library to optimise resource usage and application performance

Junior Front-End Engineer @ Energy & Sustainability Technology Company (Scale-up)
August 2022 – May 2023 · Perth, Australia

  • Built reusable UI components and delivered new features using React, TypeScript, and GraphQL
  • Led migration of a UI web app from a monolithic repository into a standalone codebase
  • Implemented and maintained code quality standards using linting, Sonar, and GitHub Actions
  • Worked closely with product, QA, and design teams to advocate for strong user experience and accessibility
  • Actively participated in agile ceremonies, cross-functional planning, and continuous feedback cycles

Graduate Software Developer @ Digital Solutions Consultancy (SME)
January 2022 – June 2022 · Australia

  • Delivered feature requests and bug fixes across SharePoint SPFx (React/TypeScript) environments and custom Joomla PHP plugins
  • Managed work through a ticketing system, resolving complex issues across frontend and backend systems
  • Researched best practices and shared learnings with the team to improve development efficiency and code quality
  • Balanced independent learning with close team collaboration in a fast-paced delivery environment

Compliance Officer @ Federal Government Agency (Public Sector)
January 2020 – November 2021 · Perth, Australia

  • Managed stakeholder engagement to ensure taxpayer compliance with regulatory obligations
  • Delivered services professionally and empathetically across a wide range of client circumstances
  • Trained new staff on internal systems and processes, developing strong communication and leadership skills
  • Built highly transferable skills in stakeholder management, communication, and process-driven work

Travel Consultant @ Global Travel Services Company (Enterprise)
August 2018 – July 2019 · Perth, Australia

  • Delivered tailored travel solutions for high-net-worth clients in a premium travel division
  • Managed complex itineraries while maintaining high service quality and strict time management standards
  • Developed strong client-facing, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Education

Studied Software Engineering at General Assembly Australia

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