We're looking for a Co-Founder / CTO (Equity-Based)Company:Emote AI LimitedLocation:Remote / Ireland / UKStage:MVP built · Pilot · Pre-seedEmote AI is building the future of soft-skills training.We're creating an AI-powered platform that helps professionalspracticecritical human skills—communication, leadership, negotiation, empathy—through adaptive role-play simulations and behavioural feedback.ThinkDuolingo meets executive coaching, powered by AI.We now want to bring in aCTO / Technical Co-Founderto help shape the product, architecture, and long-term technical vision. The RoleThis is aco-founder-level position, not a contractor role.You will:Own the technical vision and architecture of EmoteLead product engineering from MVP → scalable platformMake key decisions on AI architecture, data strategy, and infrastructureBuild and manage the engineering roadmapEventually hire and lead a small, high-quality dev teamWork closely with the founder on product, funding, and strategy What We're Looking ForYou might be a great fit if you:Are a senior full-stack engineer / AI engineer / technical leadHave experience building SaaS products from early stageAre comfortable working with LLMs, APIs, data pipelines, and modern stacksCare deeply about product quality, UX, and real user outcomesWant ownership, not just a job titleAre motivated by building something meaningful, not just shipping codeStartup experience and people-leadership experience are a strong plus. Tech Stack (Current / Flexible)AI/LLMs (OpenAI / similar)Modern web stack (React / Next / Node / Python)Cloud-native infrastructureStrong interest in RAG, evaluation, and AI safety/measurementThe stack isnot fixed—you will help decide it. CompensationEquity-based (meaningful co-founder stake)Salary to follow post-fundingFull transparency on cap table, roadmap, and funding plansThis role is ideal for someone who wants tobuild long-term value, not short-term income. Why Join Emote?Clear product-market problemLive MVP and early tractionStrong focus on behavioural change, not hypeThoughtful, research-driven approach to AIOpportunity to shape a company from the ground up Interested?If this resonates, send me aDMwith:A short introYour backgroundWhy this role excites youEven if you're not actively looking—curious conversations welcome.