Lead SWE
Vibe Science
Vibe Science is a VC-backed, seed-stage neurotechnology company pioneering "read-write" neuromodulation. Unlike passive wearables that simply monitor data, our flagship product—SHIFT—actively shifts a user's mental and physical state through engineered audio-visual stimulation. With a team of experts spanning cognitive science, hardware engineering, and AI, we are building tools that empower individuals to take autonomy over their sleep, focus, and mental well-being. Based in the heart of Shenzhen's hardware ecosystem, we are moving from successful beta validation to global commercial and clinical scale.
Job Description
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- **Location**: Shenzhen (Fully Onsite)
- **Company Overview**:
- Vibe Science is a VC-backed, seed-stage neurotechnology company pioneering "read-write" neuromodulation. Unlike passive wearables that simply monitor data, our flagship product—SHIFT—actively shifts a user's mental and physical state through engineered audio-visual stimulation.
- With a team of experts spanning cognitive science, hardware engineering, and AI, we are building tools that empower individuals to take autonomy over their sleep, focus, and mental well-being. Based in the heart of Shenzhen's hardware ecosystem, we are moving from successful beta validation to global commercial and clinical scale.
- **Role Overview**:
- As our founding Lead Software Engineer, you will take full ownership of the software ecosystem surrounding SHIFT. You will lead the critical transition from an outsourced development model to a high-performing in-house engineering core. This is a high-leverage role where you will bridge the gap between hardware engineering and global product strategy, evolving a functional V1 codebase into a market-ready V2 platform featuring closed-loop biofeedback and subscription infrastructure.
- **Key Responsibilities**:
- **Drive the Software Transition**: Successfully absorb and stabilize the existing V1 codebase from external agency partners, making strategic decisions on what to refactor, keep, or rebuild for our in-house foundation.
- **Own the Hardware-Software Seam**: Partner closely with hardware engineers to co-develop and debug at the BLE protocol level, ensuring seamless integration between device sensors and the mobile application.
- **Architect the V2 Platform**: Lead the design and delivery of the V2 software suite, including native sensor integration, biofeedback systems, and scalable backend infrastructure to support subscription tiers.
- **Build Data & ML Foundations**: Establish the data infrastructure (event schemas, ETL, and warehousing) necessary to drive AI/ML features and clinical validation efforts.
- **Manage Strategic Vendor Partnerships**: Direct and integrate the work of specialized external vendors in areas such as Machine Learning and content development to accelerate product milestones.
- **Requirements**:
- **Minimum/Core Requirements**:
- Demonstrated full-stack engineering experience, with a proven track record of shipping both client-side and server-side applications in production environments.
- Hands-on experience with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and IoT integration, with the ability to operate comfortably at the firmware/protocol level.
- Demonstrated experience in early-stage (0-to-1) startup environments, showing the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality results under resource constraints.
- Strong technical judgment and architectural reasoning, with the ability to make high-stakes stack decisions independently.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead capacity, with a focus on ownership and outcome-oriented engineering.
- High proficiency in English to communicate effectively with a global founding team.
- **Preferred/Bonus Requirements**:
- Proficiency in React Native and Node.js/Python.
- Experience managing external technical vendors or remote dev shops.
- Familiarity with health/wellness technology or human performance data (EEG, biosensors).
- Proficiency in Mandarin is beneficial to facilitate communication with local supply chain partners and vendors in Shenzhen.
- **Why you should be interested**:
- **Foundational Impact**: As the first in-house software hire, you will architect the engineering culture and technical foundation of a company creating a new category of neurotechnology.
- **High-Stakes Ownership**: You will have a seat at the table with the founders, making the architectural decisions that define the product's future.
- **Cutting-Edge Mission**: Join a world-class team solving complex challenges at the intersection of brain-computer interface (BCI) research and consumer hardware.
- **Significant Upside**: This role comes with meaningful equity at the earliest stage, offering the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the company.
- Ready to build the future of neuromodulation? We'd love to hear from you.
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Updated at 2026-05-11T16:59:34.552+08:00