At The Flex, we believe renting a home should be as effortless as booking a ride.
Our mission is ambitious: enable anyone to live anywhere, anytime, without friction.
Powered by Base360.ai, our proprietary technology platform, we are building the operating system for modern renting—automating operations, connecting fragmented systems, and creating seamless experiences for guests, landlords, and operators across the world.
We're looking for a Founding Software Engineer to help architect and build the technology that powers the future of The Flex.
This is not a typical engineering role.
You'll work directly with the founder, influence product strategy, make architectural decisions, and build systems that become the foundation of a global business.
You'll have extraordinary ownership, responsibility, and impact from day one.
What You'll BuildAs a Founding Software Engineer, you'll help create and scale Base360.ai—the technology platform that powers every aspect of The Flex.
From AI-powered workflows and booking systems to operational automation and intelligent decision-making, you'll build products that directly impact revenue, efficiency, and customer experience.
You won't just ship features.
You'll create systems that replace manual work, unlock scale, and become a competitive advantage for the company.
Your MissionBuild Core ProductsDesign, build, and launch the software that powers bookings, pricing, payments, operations, communications, and guest experiences.
Architect the PlatformMake key technical decisions and help define the long-term architecture of Base360.ai.
Create Automation at ScaleDevelop workflows and systems that automate operational processes across multiple countries and thousands of stays.
Leverage AIBuild AI-powered tools, agents, and workflows that improve productivity, decision-making, and customer experience.
Integrate the EcosystemDevelop and maintain integrations with platforms including Airbnb, Hostaway, Stripe, Twilio, Google, OpenAI, and other strategic partners.
Move FastOperate with urgency and ownership, turning ideas into production-ready solutions quickly and effectively.
Solve Real ProblemsWork on challenges such as:
Reservation synchronization
Dynamic pricing
Smart access management
Guest communication automation
Operational forecasting
Maintenance and cleaning automation
AI-powered alerts and monitoring
Revenue optimization
As one of the first engineers, your influence will extend beyond code. You'll help shape processes, culture, product direction, and the future engineering team.
Tech StackOur current stack includes:
Python
FastAPI
React
TypeScript
Supabase
PostgreSQL
AWS
OpenAI APIs
Stripe
Twilio
Docker
GitHub Actions
We care more about your ability to learn and build than your experience with any specific technology.
What We're Looking ForMust HaveStrong software engineering fundamentals
Experience building production-grade applications
Strong understanding of APIs, databases, and system design
Product mindset and customer obsession
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving ability
High level of ownership and accountability
Startup experience
Experience with AI products or LLM integrations
Experience building SaaS products
Experience with FastAPI, React, AWS, or Supabase
Marketplace, travel, or PropTech experience
Within your first year:
Critical company operations are automated through systems you've built
Base360.ai becomes a core competitive advantage
New products are shipped rapidly and reliably
Engineering velocity increases significantly
AI-powered workflows are embedded across the business
The platform is ready to scale internationally
Your work will directly shape how thousands of people live, travel, and experience cities.
Founding-Level OwnershipYou'll have significant influence over product, technology, and company direction.
Build Alongside the FounderWork closely with leadership and help define the future of the business.
Learn FasterGain exposure to engineering, AI, product, operations, growth, and company-building.
Performance-Based RewardsCompetitive compensation with meaningful upside for exceptional contributors.
Remote-FirstWork from anywhere. We care about results, not hours.
You're looking for a predictable corporate environment
You prefer maintaining systems rather than building them
You need constant direction and supervision
You avoid ownership outside your immediate responsibilities
You are uncomfortable with change, ambiguity, and rapid execution
If you're excited by building products, solving hard problems, leveraging AI, and helping create the operating system for modern renting, we'd love to hear from you.
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