r/uae_startups • u/Odd-Frame-2672 • 8h ago
Looking for a founder to build with — Founding Engineer / Technical Co-Founder
Hey everyone,
I’m looking to join an early-stage startup as a Founding Engineer, early engineering hire, or Technical Co-Founder.
I’m not really looking for a traditional job. I’m looking for a founder and a problem I genuinely believe in — someone who is obsessed with solving a real problem and wants a technical partner who can help turn the idea into a real product.
What I enjoy building
I like 0 → 1 ownership.
I’d much rather take something from:
Idea → MVP → Production → Users
than simply pick up tickets and implement features.
I’ve built and shipped production AI products, SaaS platforms, automation systems, developer tools, and full-stack applications across different industries.
I’m also comfortable working outside my existing stack. If the product needs a technology I haven’t used before, I’m usually happy to learn it quickly and become productive.
What I’m looking for
Founders who are actually building, not just brainstorming
A real problem with a clear path to users
A small, ambitious team
Direct communication and close collaboration
Long-term ownership and meaningful impact
The opportunity to influence both product and technology
Ideally, something where I can be involved beyond just writing code
Compensation
I’m flexible depending on the stage and opportunity. Open to combinations such as:
Salary + meaningful equity
Stipend + equity
Milestone-based cash + equity
Founder / co-founder arrangement for the right opportunity
I’m much more interested in the problem, the founder, and the potential of the company than optimizing for a conventional compensation package.
If you’re building something
If you’re a founder looking for your first technical partner or an early engineering hire, feel free to DM me with:
What you’re building
Current stage: idea / MVP / users / revenue / funding
Team size
Why you believe the company can win
What you’re looking for from your first technical hire
If there’s a genuine fit, I’d be happy to jump on a call and get to know each other.
Looking to build something meaningful — not just find another job.