Founding Engineer (with ML expertise) — future CTO track

# Founding Engineer (with ML expertise) — future CTO track## ModaResa is hiring!## Job Description **We're hiring: Visionary Fullstack Developer (with ML expertise): Future CTO track**At **ModaResa**We’re in search of a **really smart, really hungry Fullstack Developer** who thrives on solving complex problems — from **scheduling & optimization challenges** to **big data & machine learning applications**. You’re not just a coder: you’re a strategic thinker who sees the business impact of tech decisions and wants to grow into a **CTO role within the next 24 months**.---You’ll have the chance to:* **Architect, lead, and build** our ecosystem around advanced scheduling and optimization problems.* **Shape our next-level, data-driven platform**, leveraging **machine learning** to predict sourcing and buying trends.* **Drive real-world impact** by tackling complex problems like the **traveling salesman problem**, big data analysis, and demand prediction.* Be part of a small but powerful team where your **decisions directly shape the company’s future**.* Generous ESOP package in addition to salary---### What we’re looking for * **Fullstack mastery**: React, TypeScript, NodeJS, NestJS, PostgreSQL.* **Machine Learning know-how**: whether hands-on or working closely with data scientists, you understand ML models, prediction pipelines, and the role of AI in real-world business.* **Strategic & hungry mindset**: you’re obsessed with learning, questioning, and leading. You want to grow fast and take ownership.* **Leadership drive**: you’re excited to mentor, build a team, and set the tone for an engineering culture of excellence and curiosity.* **Data-driven thinker**: you love using analytics, optimization, and ML to find elegant solutions to messy, high-impact problems.### Your missionAbout the role* As a Founding Engineer, you will **own key company outcomes**, and will have the autonomy to shape design, data, backend, frontend, customer interactions to deliver them.* Because we are still at an **early stage**, you will need to thrive in ambiguity. Setting standards for code, reliability, security and collaboration for future hires.* You’ll have frequent customer sessions to co-construct the solutions to our client’s most pressing problems, while making them scalable so every project makes the next one faster.* Develop & communicate a compelling **tech/product vision** aligned with business goals.* Manage the full **product lifecycle**: ideation → prioritization → launch.* Balance **strategic vision with hands-on execution**, pushing both code and culture forward.* Lead a small, high-performing team (3–4 in Data, Engineering, Product).* Anticipate future hires and build the backbone of our tech org.* Drive **nearly 100% test coverage**, continuous improvement, and tech debt management.* Foster a culture of **collegiality, hunger, and curiosity**, where smart people grow even smarter.### Our evolving Tech Stack * **Frontend**: React, TypeScript* **Backend**: NodeJS, NestJS, Python, REST API* **Database**: PostgreSQL (CleverCloud)* **Infra & Tools**: CleverCloud, Cloudflare, Firebase Auth, S3 Storage, Sentry, Postmark* **CI & Code Hosting**: GitHub, GitHub Actions### The person we want * **Smart**: You connect the dots fast, think in systems, and thrive on complexity.* **Hungry**: You’re ambitious, resilient, and ready to leave your mark on an industry ripe for innovation.* **Machine Learning-minded**: You know how to harness AI to solve business-critical challenges.* **Future leader**: You’re not just building features; you’re building the company’s future.If you’re ready to **lead, learn, and disrupt**, and if you want your work to have a **global, lasting impact**, we want to hear from you. Apply now. Let’s build the future of sustainable fashion sourcing together.## Preferred Experience* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Fullstack software development in Node.JS/React/TS and AI oriented in forms of internships or side projects. We don't look at years of experience, but rather track record of curiosity and productivity. We're looking for hungry ambitious team mates who want to go the extra mile to build something great.* Ideally pro-efficient knowledge of Python or past experiences with linear programming, with some focus on solving TSP optimization problems or complex scheduling problems.* Advanced degree (e.g., Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.* Proven track record of leadership in any form is a Bonus## Additional Information* Contract Type:

**Full-Time*** Location:

**Paris*** Education Level:

**Master's Degree*** Experience:

**> 5 years*** **Occasional remote authorized*** Salary:

**between 75000€ and 80000€

/ year** #J-18808-Ljbffr