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Founding engineer

Security shouldn’t slow teams down, it should empower them. We’re on a mission to reinvent secrets management and build the next generation of security infrastructure. Our vision goes beyond today: we want to pioneer the world’s first secret‑less secrets management platform, where developers never need to touch a secret, yet applications remain fully secure.This is an opportunity to shape the product, culture and future of the company from day zero.

Your mission

We’re hiring a Founding Engineer to be a core architect of our platform and a key driver of our product vision.

You’ll be the go-to person for everything from building developer-facing features to shaping the underlying architecture. If you’re excited by the idea of combining hands-on coding, product thinking and defining the DNA of a startup from day zero, this role is for you.

As our Founding Engineer, you’ll:
- Take full ownership across the stack: - Frontend: TypeScript, Next.js (with TailwindCSS, shadcn/ui, Tanstack query) - Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Fastify - Data: Postgres, Redis, Betterstack, Sentry, PostHog - CLI: Written in Go (with Cobra) - Design, build, ship, and iterate on features that developers actually love using. - Work directly with the CTO/founder (👋 Siebe) and be part of early architectural decisions that will define the product. - Implement security-first principles without compromising on developer experience. - Contribute to shaping our engineering culture: fast, pragmatic and transparent. - Be unafraid to push new ideas, experiment and even throw away code when needed.

What we’re looking for

- 2+ years of experience shipping impactful software at startups or product companies. - Fluency in JavaScript & TypeScript on both frontend and backend. - Ownership-first mindset, you don’t wait for tickets. - Strong problem solver. You think in systems, not just features. - Thrives in fast-moving, high-trust environments. - Excellent English communication skills. - Genuine passion for coding & cybersecurity.

Bonus points

- DevOps experience - Go (Golang) experience - Dutch proficiency - Previous experience at an early-stage startup - Strong opinions on modern dev productivity tooling

Why join us?

- High-performance culture → autonomy and results over process. - Flexibility → we’re no 9-to-5 company. Outcomes > hours. - On-site in Ghent → we believe early-stage startups thrive on in-person collaboration (but we trust you with flexibility). - Total transparency → direct feedback, no politics. - Compensation & perks: - Competitive salary - ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) → you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner - MacBook Pro - Meal vouchers (a.k.a. "maaltijdcheques")
🚀 This is one of those rare roles where your fingerprints will be all over the product, engineering culture and company DNA. If you thrive in uncertainty, like moving fast and want your work to matter, let’s talk.

Ready to build the future of secure software?

Interested? Apply using the form below. Both English and Dutch applications are accepted.

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