Engineering Lead – Full-Stack

Engineering Lead – Full-Stack (Equity + Revenue Sharing)Remote | Leadership RoleXeSocial – Enterprise AI Social Media Automation PlatformIf you are actively looking for full-time salaried job and  traditional employee model then please dont apply.About XeSocialXeSocial is an enterprise-grade, AI-powered Social Media Automation Suite built to help organizations manage, govern, and scale their social media presence intelligently and securely.The platform combines advanced AI technologies (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, LangChain) with enterprise-grade capabilities such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), multi-level approval workflows, audit trails, department management, advanced scheduling, and real-time analytics.XeSocial is currently ~80% product complete and entering its final hardening, scaling, and go-to-market phase.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Hands-On Engineering Lead (Full-Stack) to join XeSocial as a core technical leader.This is a leadership role, not an individual contributor-only position. You will own critical architectural decisions, guide engineering standards, mentor developers, and directly shape the evolution of an advanced-stage AI SaaS product.This role is ideal for a senior engineer who wants ownership, influence, and long-term upside, and who enjoys building real products used by real customers.Engagement & Compensation Model (Important)Product Status: ~80% completeCurrent Model (Pre-Funding):Equity ownershipRevenue sharing from active and future customersPost-Funding: Opportunity to transition into a full-time compensated leadership role with market-aligned salary and benefits (based on mutual fit)This role is best suited for someone who:Thinks like a builder and partnerIs comfortable joining an advanced-stage startup pre-fundingValues ownership over short-term cash compensationLeadership ResponsibilitiesOwn full-stack architecture and technical direction of the platformDrive engineering best practices, standards, and long-term scalabilityLead design and implementation of complex enterprise workflowsReview code, mentor engineers, and elevate overall code qualityCollaborate closely with founders on product, roadmap, and strategyTake ownership of production stability, performance, and securityCore Technical ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & DevelopmentDesign and implement scalable, enterprise-grade featuresArchitect AI content generation pipelines and approval workflowsBuild and maintain REST APIs using Next.js API routes (TypeScript)Develop advanced React components with modern state managementImplement real-time collaboration using Socket.ioOptimize performance across frontend, backend, and database layersEnterprise Security & GovernanceDesign and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)Build audit trails for compliance and traceabilityImplement multi-level approval and notification systemsSecure authentication using Clerk, JWT, OAuth flowsApply OWASP best practices, rate limiting, and CORS policiesAI & IntegrationsIntegrate and optimize OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, LangChainBuild AI agents for automated social media workflowsImplement async job processing for AI tasks and schedulingOptimize AI usage with caching and cost controlsBuild and maintain social media platform integrationsDatabase & InfrastructureDesign MongoDB schemas for enterprise multi-tenant systemsOptimize indexing, aggregations, and query performanceImplement data migrations and schema versioningWork with AWS services (S3, SES) and cloud storageBuild webhook systems for Stripe billing and Clerk eventsRequired Experience & SkillsExperience10+ years of professional software development experience5+ years building full-stack applications with React & Node.js3+ years leading or owning architecture for SaaS platformsProven experience with enterprise or multi-tenant systemsExperience taking products from build → scale → productionFrontendReact 18+, advanced hooks and patternsNext.js (App Router, SSR/SSG, API routes, middleware)TypeScript (advanced typing, strict mode)Tailwind CSS and responsive UI designState management (Zustand / Redux)BackendNode.js (async patterns, performance optimization)REST API design (GraphQL is a plus)MongoDB with MongooseAuthentication & authorization systemsEvent-driven and webhook-based architecturesAI & DevOpsHands-on experience with OpenAI / Claude APIsLangChain or similar orchestration frameworksBackground job processing (Bull, Agenda, etc.)AWS fundamentals and Docker-based deploymentsStripe billing, webhooks, and credit-based systemsPreferred (Nice to Have)Experience as Tech Lead, Engineering Lead, or Founding EngineerKnowledge of SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / GDPRExperience building B2B SaaS or social media toolsKubernetes or microservices exposureOpen-source contributionsCurrent Tech StackFrontend: Next.js 16, React 18, TypeScript 5.8, TailwindBackend: Node.js 22, Next.js API RoutesDatabase: MongoDB AtlasAuth: Clerk, JWTAI: OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, LangChainPayments: StripeCloud: AWS (S3, SES), Azure BlobReal-Time: Socket.ioState: ZustandTools: ESLint, Prettier, Husky, PM2Why Join XeSocial?Leadership ownership in a near-market-ready AI SaaS productEquity + revenue participation from day oneDirect influence on architecture, product, and roadmapFounder-led, engineering-driven cultureOpportunity to grow into a CTO / Head of Engineering–type role post-funding🚀 Ready to lead engineering for an AI-first enterprise SaaS platform and build real ownership?