Pear VC

Founding Software Engineer - Vimes

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthTech, GovernmentTech, Social ImpactIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (Open to Hybrid/In-Person in NYC or Bay Area)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not specified

Vimes is a crisis intervention software company dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations, particularly children and elders. They’ve achieved significant milestones in a short period, including establishing a national standard for child risk assessment and securing funding. They are currently scaling and seeking founding engineers to contribute to the continued growth and development of their platform.

Requirements

  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in React/React Native
    • Experience with iOS/Android app development
    • Experience with AWS-related services
  • Startup Experience:
    • Startup-y background or experience bringing products from concept to reality (0 → 1 phase).
  • Database Experience:
    • Experience with no-SQL and SQL database schemas
  • General Skills:
    • Ability to take a feature from spec to completion (UI, data/backend, testing/QA, future reworks/iterations)
    • Attention to detail in product development
    • Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of the mobile and web application.
  • Participate in all stages of the technical process, reporting to the CTO/CEO.
  • Build the foundation and shape engineering practices.
  • Develop and practice your craft in a fast-paced, high-potential environment.
  • Build results-oriented mindsets and rapidly iterate on code.

Bonus Skills (Preferred)

  • Experience in security engineering + compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, CJIS, StateRamp etc.)
  • Experience at a govtech startup
  • Experience with building communication platforms

Company Information

  • Company: Vimes
  • Mission: To close gaps in government welfare and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
  • Current Status: Six active pilots serving 320K citizens, recently closed a $2.2M pre-seed.
  • Future Goals: Scaling 10x, aiming for $10M+ revenue in the next 12 months, and expanding to 30+ cities and 15 states.

Skills

React
React Native
iOS
Android
AWS
NoSQL
SQL
UI
Data/Backend
Testing/QA
Security engineering
Compliance
Communication platforms

Pear VC

Venture capital firm for early-stage startups

About Pear VC

Pear VC specializes in providing venture capital for pre-seed and seed stage investments. The firm collaborates with founders to transform innovative ideas into successful companies across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, fintech, and more. Their investment strategy focuses on early-stage startups, offering not just financial support but also expertise and a strong network to help these businesses grow. Pear VC distinguishes itself from competitors through its hands-on approach, providing strategic advice and operational assistance to ensure startups remain agile and focused on their customers. The goal of Pear VC is to guide startups through their early development phases, helping them achieve significant growth and success.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$2,738.4MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from other VC firms in AI and biotech sectors.
Potential overvaluation of startups could lead to investment losses.
Regulatory challenges in biotech and healthcare may impact growth strategies.

Differentiation

Pear VC specializes in pre-seed and seed investments across diverse sectors.
The firm offers hands-on strategic advice and operational support to startups.
Pear VC focuses on innovation in AI, fintech, SaaS, healthcare, and deep tech.

Upsides

Growing interest in AI-driven healthcare solutions presents new investment opportunities.
Rising demand for cell engineering platforms suggests lucrative biotech investments.
Fitness tech startups focusing on community building are gaining traction.

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