Founding Product Engineer

**About PulseSafety, Inc.** PulseSafety is a public safety technology startup building a modern SaaS platform that helps law enforcement agencies manage operations, records, and community engagement. Our mission is to give agencies smarter, simpler tools that improve efficiency and community trust. **The Role** We’re seeking a Founding Product Engineer to help bring CommandCore from MVP to production launch and beyond. This hybrid role combines elements of product management and full-stack development. Our MVP is already about three-quarters complete with a clear roadmap in place. You won’t be starting from scratch, instead, you’ll be joining a project with defined direction and working directly with the founder to finalize core features, refine workflows based on agency feedback, and scale the platform into production-ready software. This is a chance to join at a pivotal stage, where your contributions will directly shape the product’s success. **Responsibilities** * Collaborate with the founder to finalize MVP features and plan for long-term roadmap. * Research and incorporate feedback from law enforcement users (officers, records staff, command). * Write product specs, user stories, and translate them into technical tasks. * Develop and maintain full-stack applications (frontend + backend). * Design database schemas and multi-tenant infrastructure for agencies. * Implement secure, scalable integrations with third-party APIs (Twilio, Slack, government systems). * Contribute to technical decisions on hosting, deployments, and architecture. * Balance quick MVP delivery with long-term scalability and compliance. **Qualifications** * Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js (or similar frameworks). * Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Neon). * Ability to turn user needs into technical requirements. * Strong problem-solving mindset; comfortable wearing multiple hats in a startup environment. * Bonus: prior experience in govtech, public safety software, or CJIS compliance. * Bonus: exposure to product management or product ownership responsibilities. **Current Tech Stack (MVP ~50% Complete)** * Frontend: React 18, Radix UI, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Recharts * Backend: Express, Node.js, Passport (local auth), WebSockets (ws) * Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM, Neon for serverless DB hosting * Auth & Sessions: Passport-local, Express-session with PostgreSQL store * State/Data: TanStack React Query, React Hook Form, Zod validation * Build & Tooling: Vite, TypeScript, Tailwind Merge, Drizzle Kit migrations * Integrations (planned/current): Twilio, Slack, Gov systems **What We Offer** * A platform that is already ~50% built, with a clear roadmap for completion and growth. * The chance to refine and scale a product with defined direction — not build from scratch. * Early-hire equity/ownership potential. * Direct collaboration with the founder and input into technical + product strategy. * Flexible remote work, with preference for Austin, TX area. * A mission-driven role: building tools that directly support law enforcement and communities.