Founding Engineer

tocco

tocco

Other Engineering
France
Posted on Mar 1, 2025

🙆🏽 What is the job about

At Tocco, we're on a mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable business practices. We are at the forefront of connecting businesses with innovative, eco-friendly materials and suppliers. As we embark on this journey, we're looking for a founding engineer who is passionate about making a real-world impact on climate and sustainability through cutting-edge technology.

This position is a unique opportunity to get hands-on and contribute to the early stage of product building while gaining a front-row seat and a bird’s-eye view of how early-stage startup works. It comes with the extra satisfaction of shaping the first versions of the product that we aspire to have the potential of becoming a reference in the industry.

🌿 Your responsibilities

As a Founding Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building the core technology that powers our product. You will work closely with the founding team to understand the developer's needs and build a technical roadmap that aligns with our goals.

  • Product Development: Lead the development of our user interface, creating an intuitive and valuable experience for our business clients. Your work will directly influence how companies engage with sustainable materials and practices.
  • Technical Leadership: Make critical technical decisions and contribute to the strategic direction of the company. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing a robust, scalable platform.
  • Full-Stack Development: Take charge of full-stack development, ensuring a seamless, end-to-end solution that meets our high standards of quality and performance.
  • Team Management: Manage and mentor a growing team of developers. Your guidance will help them advance their technical skills and contribute effectively to our project sprints.
  • Innovation: Work with climate-related datasets, carbon computing models, and data-processing algorithms. You'll have the freedom to propose and select cutting-edge tools and technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible.

🔥 You might just be the perfect match if…

  • You boast a 4-year + in software engineering, with a preference for candidates who've navigated the startup ecosystem. If you've dabbled in B2B SaaS environments, consider yourself the icing on our cake! 🍰
  • You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering or computer science, illustrating a strong foundational knowledge in the field.
  • You're fluent in English, both in speech and writing. Your communication skills are top-notch; you're adept at breaking down complex concepts into simple, understandable terms for anyone to grasp.
  • Your technical toolkit includes proficiency in JavaScript, experience with the PERN stack, or similar component-based and reactive frameworks, along with a deep understanding of their mechanics.
  • You're driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the climate, embodying an entrepreneurial spirit at heart.
  • You thrive in the dynamic pace of an early-stage startup. You're proactive, hands-on, and adaptable, always ready to tackle new challenges, experiment with novel tools, and find solutions to unforeseen problems.