Position: Founding Software Developer (AI-Driven Development & Product Build-Out)
Location: Remote-First | Flexible Schedule | Occasional Atlanta Meet-ups
Type: Contract-to-Core Team | High-Growth Startup
Who We Are
Penny Lawns is building more than just landscapes—we’re building a platform to connect customers with skilled, vetted contractors for fast, high-quality, and budget-friendly landscaping solutions.
But behind every great service is world-class technology. That’s where you come in. We're looking for a high-impact, AI-savvy developer to lay the digital groundwork for our entire operation—from building our first apps to reinventing our website to launching customer-facing platforms.
What You’ll Be Building
- AI-Assisted Development: Use tools like GPT, GitHub Copilot, and automation platforms to streamline code, product testing, and feature rollouts.
- Penny Lawns V1 App: Our first internal application for job tracking, contractor matching, and project management.
- Website Overhaul: Redesign PennyLawns.com for maximum speed, conversion rates, and operational efficiency.
- Customer-Facing Features: Build tools and applications that empower customers to book, track, and manage their landscaping projects easily.
- Cross-Functional Solutions: Collaborate directly with the CEO to integrate AI-driven, scalable solutions across all areas of the organization.
The Aggressive Offer Package
1. Compensation
- $750/month startup stipend (during initial build-out phase, ~20-30 hrs/month expected)
- Milestone Bonuses:
- Website Redevelopment Live: $500
- First App Launch: $750
- Customer Feature Set Phase 1 Live: $1,000
2. Profit Sharing
- 5% of Net Profits for first-generation employees, kicking in after Year 1 (distributed quarterly)
- Designed to reward those building the foundation
3. Equity & Stock Offering
- Up to 4% company equity based on contribution and vesting schedule (4-year standard with 1-year cliff)
- Early Stock Option Pool Access as company scales
- Equity protected by standard founder agreements
4. Aggressive Startup Incentives
- First-Mover Perks: Priority path to CTO or Technical Co-Founder title
- Freedom of Tech Stack: Choose the tools, frameworks, and AI integrations that set the foundation
- Direct CEO Access: Work alongside leadership to shape business and product strategy
- Future Hiring Authority: As we grow, you’ll build and lead the dev team
5. Resources Provided
- Paid AI tools (OpenAI API, Copilot, automation platforms)
- Paid productivity tools & web hosting resources
- $1,000/year professional development fund (courses, conferences, certifications)
Why This Role is a Game-Changer
- You’re not just writing code—you’re engineering the core product and platform
- Leverage AI to build faster, smarter, leaner
- Get in early, own a real stake, and grow with the company
- Influence product direction, customer experience, and operational systems
- Escape corporate bureaucracy—move fast, build, iterate, win
The Ideal Candidate
- Full-stack developer with strong understanding of modern web frameworks
- Comfortable using AI tools for code, testing, and automation
- Excited by wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, early-stage environment
- Bonus: Experience with payment systems, contractor platforms, or SaaS products
- Entrepreneurial mindset: You see inefficiencies and can fix them without waiting for permission
The Vision
We’re modernizing the $100B+ landscaping industry, one customer and contractor at a time. The technology you build will help homeowners get quality work done faster—and help small contractors grow their businesses.
How to Apply
Apply Now on this platform!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Compensation Package:
- Profit sharing
- Quarterly bonus
- Stock options
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in the United States?
- Where are you located?
Work Location: Remote
