Job Title: Fractional Founding Engineer Company Name: Malloy Industries Job Url: https://www.simplyhired.com/job/ahXoF6ytK6VFcuHeZLkQvfTHWOpsUHnjzQTMmQjw6kYtYTXmc9sWxg Job Description: Fractional Founding Engineer (Software) / Technical Lead — Executive Roster Malloy Industries Remote Job Details Part-time | Contract $100 - $125 an hour Qualifications Strategic management Teamwork Resource allocation (project management tasks) Operations management Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation Procedural guides Consulting experience 8 years Product development projects Team management Software documentation Scalability Developing and maintaining backend systems Scope management System architecture design Business requirements Senior level SaaS Cross-functional collaboration Project leadership Cross-functional team management Leadership Communication skills Senior leadership Full Job Description Important: This is NOT a full-time job Malloy Industries is building our Fractional Executive Roster. This posting is for experienced engineering leaders who want to be considered for future fractional client engagements (typically 10–20 hours/week). If you’re looking for a W-2, full-time internal role, this won’t be the right fit. About Malloy Industries Malloy Industries connects B2B CEOs (typically $1M–$50M revenue, 10–100 employees) with vetted fractional executives who help bring structure to chaos. We’re known for being relentlessly generous, vulnerably trustworthy, enthusiastically fun, independently productive, and flexibly learning—and we take client outcomes seriously. We’re expanding our Fractional Executive Network and are looking for experienced Fractional COOs / Directors of Operations to join our roster for potential client collaborations. Important: This is NOT a full-time job As a roster member, you may be matched with US-based clients who need fractional support—often 5–20 hours/week, depending on engagement needs. While we can’t guarantee a specific volume of client work, members join because we invest in their success with meaningful support and a strong matching process. Compensation: Compensation varies by client engagement and scope and will be discussed during the matching process. What You’ll Do (Founding Engineer / Fractional Technical Lead) Fractional CFO (Strategic Finance Leadership) Depending on the client’s stage, you may: Build and ship core product features end-to-end (frontend, backend, integrations as needed) Translate business requirements into technical plans, milestones, and deliverables Make pragmatic architecture decisions for speed + maintainability (0→1 and early scaling) Establish engineering best practices: code quality, testing approach, CI/CD basics, documentation Lead technical execution across contractors/junior engineers (lightweight leadership, strong accountability) Own technical discovery: “what should we build, what should we not build, and why” Improve reliability and performance as the product scales (monitoring, incident prevention, cost awareness) Partner with founders/product stakeholders to keep scope tight and outcomes clear Who This Is For (and who it’s not): This is a fit if you’ve been responsible for building real software products and can lead delivery—not just advise. This is NOT an IT support / helpdesk / MSP role. We’re looking for product/software engineering talent (the people who build the product). Requirements Must-haves 8+ years experience in software engineering (or equivalent depth of experience) Experience in B2B SaaS or software product environments (preferred), or software-first teams in other industries Proven ability to ship production software and own outcomes end-to-end Strong communication skills (you can explain tradeoffs to non-technical leaders clearly) Comfortable working independently in a fractional/consulting-style environment US-based; able to work remotely with US clients Strongly preferred Prior “founding engineer” / early-stage build experience (0→1, MVP→v1) Technical leadership experience (leading small teams, contractors, or setting standards/process) Experience with modern web stacks (framework/tooling varies by client—adaptability matters) Benefits of Joining the Malloy Industries Network Qualified lead pipeline delivering pre-vetted, growth-stage companies ready to collaborate Seamless back-office support that handles all contracts, invoicing, and payment processing Active success partnership featuring weekly check-ins to support you and monthly client reviews to protect your work Maximized earning potential by eliminating business development costs and friction Plus: Private Slack Community: Connect with our member community to share introductions, collaborate, and get peer support Seasonal Executive Roundtables & Events: Exclusive sessions designed for fractional executives to collaborate, share learnings, and explore synergies Member Spotlight Features: Visibility through our platform to build authority and attract ideal clients How to Apply (required) Applications are only accepted through our apply page and roundtable process. Step 1: RSVP to “Explore Collaborations” (Executive Roundtable) - This is the essential first step to meet our team, learn our model, and confirm mutual fit. Step 2: Complete the Malloy Industries Member Application - Apply here: https://www.malloyindustries.com/apply Please take your time especially on your Value Prop, because this is what we use when recommending you to potential clients. Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $100.00 - $125.00 per hour Application Question(s): This is a fractional executive roster (not a full-time W-2 job). Are you seeking contract/fractional engagements? Have you led technical decisions and delivery for a product (e.g., acting as a founding engineer, tech lead, or leading contractors/junior engineers)? Which best describes your primary background? (Software / product engineering, building applications, IT support / helpdesk / systems administration, Network engineering, Other) Do you have 8+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent depth, including senior ownership of production systems)? Have you shipped and owned production software end-to-end (requirements → build → deploy → maintain)? Work Location: Remote