Founding Product Engineer

PulseSafety, Inc.

Founding Product Engineer scaling PulseSafety’s public-safety SaaS platform from MVP to production. Owning full-stack development, product requirements, architecture, and agency-informed workflows.

Posted 8/21/2026part-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack application development using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js, while effectively translating user needs into technical requirements. Familiarity with relational databases and experience in the govtech sector are essential for driving product development and compliance.

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Full-Stack Application DevelopmentJavaScript/TypeScript ProficiencyReact Framework ExperienceRelational Database ManagementGovtech or Public Safety Software Experience

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNode.jsPostgreSQLSQL ServerDatabase Schema DesignTechnical Specification WritingUser Story DevelopmentIntegration Implementation

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving MindsetAdaptability in Startup Environment

Tools & Technologies

TwilioSlackMulti-Tenant Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

GovtechPublic Safety SoftwareCJIS ComplianceMVP DevelopmentProduct Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptNode.jsPostgresReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the founder to finalize MVP features and plan the long-term roadmap
Research and incorporate feedback from law enforcement users, including officers, records staff, and command
Write product specifications and user stories and translate them into technical tasks
Develop and maintain full-stack applications across frontend and backend
Design database schemas and multi-tenant infrastructure for agencies
Implement secure, scalable integrations with Twilio, Slack, and government systems
Contribute to hosting, deployment, and architecture decisions
Balance rapid delivery with long-term scalability and compliance
Bring CommandCORE from MVP to production launch and beyond

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js or similar frameworks
Experience with relational databases including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Neon
Ability to turn user needs into technical requirements
Strong problem-solving mindset and comfort wearing multiple hats in a startup environment
Comfortable with equity-only compensation at this stage
Bonus: prior experience in govtech, public safety software, or CJIS compliance
Bonus: exposure to product management or product ownership responsibilities
Portfolio or GitHub links are welcome
Preference for candidates in or near Austin, TX

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity-only compensation; negotiable ownership with vesting over four years and a one-year cliff
Flexible remote work
Direct collaboration with the founder and input into technical and product strategy
Mission-driven work supporting law enforcement agencies and communities
Platform already approximately 75% built with a clear roadmap