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Pioneer | REMOTE| Engineer | https://pioneer.app

Founder of Pioneer here.

We're building a fully remote online accelerator. A kind of YC-before-YC. We find people on the Internet that seem promising and give them "Silicon Valley", but on the Internet. It's a lot of gamification, Ruby software, Zoom, Slack, and fun. We've funded over 100 people around the world in 30+ countries. We direct them to YC once they graduate. (Tbc, we have no formal attachment to YC; just admiration. And a severe addiction to HN.)

We're looking for a competent software engineer that can do front and backend development. We're happy to take a bet on someone junior or senior. The interview process is much like the job: get a high level prompt, and then _make a thing_. That's it. Don't apply if you're looking to optimize tight C++ loops, we don't have that. Apply if you're interested in building products, end-to-end. Apply if you're energetic and excited about the idea. Apply if you can see this gig be a legitimate cornerstone of your career.

There's no formal ATS, it's a startup. Just email team@pioneer.app, mention this post.




Seems like an interesting thing you guys are doing. What is your monetization model?


If they're comparing themselves to YC their monetization model is probably investing... right?


Probably, but I'm still curious. And if it's through investing, what ownership stake do they usually ask for?



Ah thanks, that answers the question. Seems like a decent offer, although I imagine the would only offer this to a limited amount of founders.

Also I find it hilarious that they include a "A 1-year subscription to The Economist." in there.


Huge props to Pioneer. I am constantly impressed by their innovative ways of engaging creators who build tools that people love.




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