Founding Software Engineer(Web → Client Platform)

Join YK Technology as one of the first engineers and help build a platform that could redefine how gamers experience games worldwide.

Company Overview

Company:
YK Technology (pre-incorporation) is the company behind XD Platform. It is in the process of incorporating and currently building the MVP.

Business / Product:
XD Platform & XDGSS

We are building
XD Platform
— a next-generation digital game distribution platform, similar to Steam or Epic Games Store, but with a unique innovation: the built-in
XD Game Sensitivity System (XDGSS)
. XDGSS is a proprietary technology solely and independently developed by the founder. It significantly improves player experience and performance through optimized control comfort, camera smoothness, aiming precision, and cross-game consistency.

Our Mission:
To revolutionize how players experience games — just like Apple transformed how people experience electronic products.

Stage:
Pre-seed startup, founder-led, currently developing the MVP.

The Role

We are looking for a
Founding Software Engineer
to join as one of the very first hires. You will work directly with the founder to build the foundation of XD Platform, starting with the website and expanding into a full client platform.

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate on the XD Platform website as the foundation for our future client platform.
• Develop and integrate the XDGSS algorithm module into the website.
• Work across the stack (frontend + backend) and collaborate closely with the founding team.
• Expand into cross-platform client development (e.g. Electron, C++/C#) as the product grows.
• Contribute to technical architecture, product direction, and early-stage decision-making.

Tech Stack

• Frontend:
  TypeScript, React
• Backend:
  , Python
• Future:
  Cross-platform frameworks (Electron, C++/C#)

Requirements

• Strong full-stack web development skills (React / / databases).
• Ability to take ownership and deliver 0→1 product features independently.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and high coding standards.
• Excited about gaming and eager to explore game-related technologies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
• A passion for gaming and interest in the industry is a big plus.

Compensation & Equity

• Pre-funding:
  Equity-based only (no cash salary until investment is secured).
• Post-funding:
  Competitive salary (around USD $144.4K/year) + continued equity.

Equity:

• 5% (full-time) or 2.5% (part-time) original equity with the following vesting structure.

Founding Engineer Equity Vesting Framework (Hybrid Model)

Equity will vest based on both milestone achievements and continuous contribution:

• 0.5% (Full-time) / 0.25% (Part-time)
  — upon completion of the MVP core feature development and initial test release.
• 0.5% (Full-time) / 0.25% (Part-time)
  — after 12 months of continuous contribution.
• 1.0% (Full-time) / 0.5% (Part-time)
  — for each additional 12 months of continuous contribution thereafter.

Additional terms:

• Total vesting cap:
  5% (Full-time)
  or
  2.5% (Part-time)
  .
• Expected contribution:
• Full-time =
  40–50 hours/week
• Part-time =
  20–25 hours/week
• 4-year vesting
  with
  1-year cliff
  .
• Unvested equity will lapse if participation stops or contribution falls below the expected level for more than two months without prior agreement.

Work Arrangement

• Location:
  Sydney-based (on-site/hybrid), meeting at least once a week in person.
• Time commitment:
  Prefer full-time, but flexible arrangements are possible for the right candidate.
• Team:
  You will be one of the core founding engineers, shaping both the product and the company.

Why Join Us?

• Impact:
  Directly shape the core technology and future of XD Platform.
• Growth:
  Gain rapid full-stack and cross-platform experience from website to client platform.
• Equity upside:
  Share in the company's growth with meaningful early-stage equity.
• Startup culture:
  Fast iteration, high ownership, and close collaboration with the founder.
• Passion:
  Be part of a mission to change how players experience games globally.

How to Apply

Send your resume or GitHub/portfolio to:

Subject:
Application – Founding Software Engineer (XD Platform)