Job Description
Job Description
On-Target Earnings : $110K CAD Base Salary + performance+based variable + equity
Location : After 90 days, this role is required to be in-office in Kelowna full-time
👋 About Us
Martell Ventures is not your typical venture studio. We're an AI-native incubator backed by world-class operators, built to launch scalable companies that solve real problems for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) around the world.
Our mission is clear : empower high-agency founders to build enduring, profitable companies that create massive impact through automation, intelligence, and personalization.
How We Operate
As a CEO or CTO inside Martell Ventures, you'll operate like a founder owning vision, execution, and upside, while plugging into a studio with unfair advantages :
We partner with proven entrepreneurs and elite technical builders to form two-person founding teams. Together, we incubate high-leverage AI startups inside our 90-day sprint model. Every venture launches with capital, distribution, execution playbooks, and hands-on support from 8-figure founders and GTM operators.
We don't bet on ideas, we bet on operators.
- Distribution via Dan Martell's network and SMB audience
- Execution playbooks used by 8-figure companies
- Elite founder community with weekly accountability rhythms
- Access to capital, talent, and market insight from day one
We're not building shiny MVPs or B2C toys. We're building enduring companies—designed from day one to hit $500K in 90 days and $10M ARR in 36 months.
🎥Why you shouldn't work here – Radical Transparency from our CEO 📝 What Applying Looks Like
We keep it transparent and efficient. Here's what to expect :
1-min intro video (Loom, Vidyard, or Google Drive – share your link below)Application review15-minute intro callStrengths assessment – how you learn and doIn-person interview – values and culture fitPaid test project – work with us, like you're already on the teamFinal call with our CEOOffer – if we're both excited, we move forward fast💼 About the Role
As the Tech Lead / Technical Founder at Martell Ventures, you'll be the engine behind our product, translating real-world recruiting problems into lightning-fast, scalable AI solutions.
You'll work side-by-side with a commercially proven co-founder under Martell Ventures' battle-tested venture studio model, owning everything from architecture to iteration velocity. This role is perfect for a pragmatic, execution-led builder ready to ship with speed, autonomy, and clarity, without the fundraising distraction.
🔍 What You'll Do
Product Velocity
Translate validated user problems into fast, functional MVPsOwn the full stack : from AI integrations to modular codebasesBuild and ship rapidly without over-engineeringManage the product roadmap in tight sync with the CEODrive clean UX, performance, and iteration speedAI-Enabled Innovation
Leverage LLMs, automation, and AI-native tooling to 10x recruiting workflowsKeep Hero lean, fast, and tech-forward, no bloated SaaS hereBuild smart growth loops and feedback mechanisms into the productTechnical Leadership
Own code quality, technical hiring, and engineering standards from day oneSet a high bar for performance, security, and scalabilityContribute directly as a solo builder while preparing for scaleOperate as the internal compass for all things tech🧠 What You Bring
Required Qualifications
4+ years of experience building and scaling SaaS products or AI toolsStrong experience with AI / LLMs, automation, and modern full-stack frameworksExperience shipping products end-to-end in a startup or lean environmentDeep knowledge of low-code tools, APIs, and third-party integrationsAbility to work solo in the early stages, scrappy, focused, and autonomousHigh standards for code quality, UX, and engineering speedPreferred Qualifications
Experience in recruiting tech, marketplaces, or HR platformsPrior role as founding engineer, lead developer, or technical co-founderFamiliarity with performance optimization, DevOps, and rapid release cyclesProduct intuition backed by user empathy and feedback loops💡 You're a Great Fit If You…
Love to build, launch, and rebuild, fastThrive in early chaos and see ambiguity as an opportunityWant full ownership of the product vision and codebaseHave an execution-first mindset with a long-term visionAre energized by working directly with a business-savvy co-founderWant day-one equity, total product autonomy, and the backing to go bigAre hungry for more than a job, you want a mission