Technical Cofounder (Founding Engineer)

Technical Cofounder Wanted – Help Us Make Betting Fair, Transparent & SafeWe’re building a disruptive betting start-up with the ambition to reimagine the gambling industry from the ground up. Our goal is simple: create a platform where betting is completely fair, non-predatory, transparent and safe.This is currently a solo founder-led initiative — I’m now looking for a technical partner to join me as a true cofounder and help build from the ground up.We believe the betting industry doesn’t need to exploit people to be profitable — and we’re proving that by taking an innovative, principled approach backed by strong technical execution and start-up agility.Who We’re Looking ForWe’re searching for a hands-on technical cofounder — someone ready to take full ownership of our product’s build and technical architecture, and who’s excited by the idea of building something radically different.This is not just a dev role. You will be shaping the product, direction, and experience from day one. You’ll be a true partner in the business.Core skills we value:Strong backend engineering experience (APIs, databases, systems architecture, scalability)Track record of shipping products quickly and improving based on user feedbackClear understanding of security, payments, and user data protectionAbility to work autonomously, with high accountability and bias for actionBonus points for:A background or deep interest in probability, statistics, or quantitative analysisExperience integrating external APIs (especially in gaming or fintech)Based in London (not required, but ideal for collaboration)Where You Might Be Coming FromYou could be:A high-performing backend engineer who’s built scalable platforms and wants more ownershipA quant researcher or engineer from a hedge fund or trading firm who’s looking to apply their skills to something with positive social impactA developer at a gambling company who’s disillusioned with exploitative models and wants to help fix the spaceA graduate from a top university (e.g., Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Stanford, ETH Zurich, Imperial, UCL), with a strong technical portfolio and a desire to build something meaningful from the ground up.We’re open-minded — what matters most is that you’re an exceptional builder with conviction, speed, and a strong ethical backbone.What’s In It For YouA true cofounder position, with 20–25% equity, depending on your experience and contributionsFull ownership over technical decisions, stack selection, and architectureAn opportunity to shape the vision and culture of a company from day zeroThe chance to build something socially positive in a space that badly needs reinventionFlexible working, autonomy, and a fast-moving early-stage environmentNote: As is standard with most early-stage start-ups, compensation will be equity-heavy and salary-light.Final NoteBecause the product involves a novel and still-confidential model, applicants will be asked to sign a short NDA prior to any deeper discussions.If this resonates with you and you’re ready to build something ambitious, ethical, and technically exciting — get in touch.We\’re especially excited to hear from candidates with a strong technical foundation, including those from leading universities or high-performance trading and quant environments.