Senior Lead Software Engineer

Senior Lead Software Engineer- Founding Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid – Alpharetta, GA
Company: Apps Accelerator
Type: Full-time / Founding Role
Compensation: Base + Equity

• You’ll receive a competitive base salary aligned with experience, paired with a substantial equity stake that reflects your role as a founding team member.
  

About Us
At Apps Accelerator, we’re building an AI-first venture studio a place where great ideas, intelligent engineering, and entrepreneurial energy collide. Based in Alpharetta, GA, we’re designing and launching the next generation of AI-powered web and mobile companies that move fast, scale smart, and redefine what’s possible.
We’re not another dev shop. We’re builders of intelligent ventures taking ideas from whiteboard to revenue with speed, precision, and creativity.
The Role
We’re looking for a Founding Software Engineer someone who doesn’t just want to write code but wants to build companies.
You’ll work side-by-side with the founder to design, develop, and launch AI-first products from concept to MVP. You’ll experiment, iterate, and scale, using the full Microsoft and open AI ecosystem from React and React Native to LLM integrations, automation, and intelligent systems.
This role is perfect for someone who’s half engineer, half entrepreneur — someone who thrives on building 0 → 1, learning fast, and shipping faster.
What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of AI-first MVPs using React, React Native, Node.js, and modern backend frameworks.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI API, LangChain) to accelerate development.
• Architect scalable, cloud-based infrastructure on Azure or AWS.
• Partner with design and strategy to bring ideas to life — fast.
• Collaborate on product vision, roadmap, and technical direction for multiple ventures.
• Establish the foundation for engineering culture, standards, and best practices.
• Grow with the studio — mentoring new engineers as the venture portfolio expands.
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development (React, React Native, Node.js, TypeScript).
• Strong grasp of AI tools and frameworks — LLMs, APIs, and automation workflows.
• Startup or entrepreneurial experience — you’ve shipped products or launched something from scratch.
• A builder’s mindset — you care about speed, quality, and iteration.
• Curiosity and grit. You love solving problems no one’s solved before.
  

Bonus Skills

• Experience with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or LlamaIndex.
• Familiarity with MLOps or deploying AI models in production.
• Passion for UX/UI design and creating intuitive interfaces.
• Interest in becoming a co-founder or equity partner in future ventures.
  

Why Join Us

• Ground-floor opportunity in an AI venture studio that’s redefining how companies are built.
• Hybrid work model with in-person collaboration in Alpharetta, GA.
• Competitive base + equity participation in future ventures.
• Freedom to experiment, innovate, and build products that matter.
• Work directly with the founder; no red tape, just real impact.