Position: Co-Founder (CTO) Company: Friendly AI Location: Remote About Us: We're building an AI companion app that aims to address the global loneliness epidemic through culturally aware, multilingual conversation AI. Our mission is to provide meaningful connections through technology while being sensitive to cultural nuances. Position Overview: Looking for a technical visionary to join as Co-founder and CTO for an AI companion app focusing on social connections. This person will be responsible for both building the initial product and leading long-term technical strategy. Primary Skills Required: 1. AI/ML & NLP - Deep expertise in LLMs (GPT/Claude/PaLM) - Experience with conversational AI - Multi-language NLP (especially Hinglish) - Model fine-tuning and optimization - AI response accuracy and safety 2. Mobile Development - React Native/Flutter expertise - Real-time chat systems - Social features implementation - Performance optimization - App Store experience 3. Backend & Infrastructure - Cloud architecture (AWS/GCP) - Scalable systems design - Database optimization - Security implementation - Real-time communication 4. Leadership & Vision - Previous startup experience - Product strategy skills - Team building capability - Technical roadmap planning - Business acumen Key Responsibilities: 1. Initial Phase - Build MVP independently - Design system architecture - Implement core AI features - Develop mobile applications - Set up infrastructure 2. Growth Phase - Hire and lead tech team - Scale systems and infrastructure - Optimize AI performance - Manage technical operations - Guide product evolution 3. Strategic - Define technical vision - Align tech with business goals - Manage resources and budget - Drive innovation - Handle investor relations Required Experience: - 7+ years in software development - Previous startup experience - Consumer app development - AI/ML project leadership - Team management experience Ideal Qualities: - Strong hands-on coding abilities - Entrepreneurial mindset - Problem-solving skills - Communication excellence - Business understanding - User-centric thinking Compensation: - Significant equity (50%) - Decision-making authority - Technology stack freedom - Growth opportunities Let's build something great together. Show more Show less