Founding Software Engineer

Hopefully, this is the appropriate place to post this opportunity. If not, I’m happy to move it elsewhere. Basically, my partner and I are looking to add a member to our founding team. If you’re interested in learning more, please email us at apply [at] CastLyte.com with your resume.

Founding Software Engineer
Help build legacies as CastLyte’s first software engineer
Part-time, remote opportunity

About CastLyte

At CastLyte, we’re more than just a tech company; we’re a close-knit team on a mission to reshape the landscape of generational wealth creation. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge generative AI, we’re breaking down barriers in estate planning, making it more accessible and user-friendly. Join us in empowering families towards financial independence and be part of a movement that’s making a real difference.

The Role: Crafting Digital Experiences That Matter

As a pivotal member of our team, you’ll dive into the exciting world of full-stack development, transforming creative visions into tangible realities. Your role goes beyond coding; it’s about building digital solutions that resonate with families and contribute to their financial empowerment.

What You’ll Do

  • Innovate software solutions that align with our mission to democratize estate planning.
  • Design and implement captivating layouts for web pages, iterating an intuitive user experience using React
  • Utilize AWS Amplify for a full stack integration with back-end AWS services such as Cognito
  • Integrate external libraries and APIs, expanding our platform’s capabilities.
  • Utilize CI/CD pipelines and rapid deployment methodologies

Your Skill Set

  • A Bachelor’s in computer science or a similar field, with a passion for continuous learning.
  • Expertise in front-end technologies (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and a knack for crafting responsive designs.
  • Proficiency in back-end languages (Node.js, Python) and a love for clean, efficient code.
  • A good grasp of design patterns, best practices, and the curiosity to explore new tech.
  • Familiarity with essential development tools and services like version control (Git)
  • A solid understanding of techniques to improve the accuracy, relevance, and safety of foundation model responses such as RAG.
  • Experience with and interest in working with LLM technologies such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate development.
  • Experience with and interest in AWS cloud services such as Amplify
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a collaborative spirit.
  • A detail-oriented and problem-solving mindset, with an openness to innovation.

Why CastLyte?

  • Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.
  • Contribute to a project with meaningful impact and a vision to help families preserve and create wealth for generations to come.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of remote work in a supportive, inclusive environment.
  • A part-time position (Up to 15 hours / week) to start where you’ll gain experience applying generative AI for a “must have” use case.

Compensation

  • Equity compensation (0.5% - 2%) dependent on skill set and experience
  • No cash compensation
  • Experience for those who want to be a part of the generative AI revolution

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? We can’t wait to see the magic you’ll bring to our team!

About CastLyte
We’re transforming estate planning to be more accessible, efficient, and personalized. Despite the importance of estate planning, only 33% of American adults have an estate plan due to the process being complex, time-consuming, and inaccessible. CastLyte addresses these issues with an AI-powered assistant that helps throughout the entire estate planning lifecycle by offering accurate and comprehensive suggestions, and providing personalized recommendations, all while ensuring security with encrypted cloud storage. The U.S. estate planning market, valued at $113 billion, offers significant growth potential. We’ve validated our concept and engaged early adopters to refine our service. Join us at CastLyte in making estate planning accessible to all, helping more families secure their legacies.