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tl;dr — We’re recruiting an architect to design operational systems for the best startups in the world. More on us, who we’re looking for, and why you should care below. 👇

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About us: We are railblocks.com - the ops engineering team for startups. We develop internal tools, workflows and data to help startups like Lovable, Mercury, On Deck and Lighthouse do more with less, at scale.

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Interested? Just send an email to [email protected] with your LinkedIn and why you’re interested in working at Railblocks. Doesn’t need to be formal.

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At a glance

• Job Title: Founding Architect, Architect, System Architect, Ops Architect depending on preference and experience level.
• Location: Remote-first.
• Salary range: Depending on experience.

The role

We’re looking for a sharp, systems-minded, and motivated Architect to join our team. This role is client-facing and design-focused.

You’ll work closely with our founders and startup clients to audit, map, and redesign their operational systems from end to end. You’ll translate messy workflows into clear & robust processes, recommending the right mix of tools, defining where custom builds are required, and prototyping first versions yourself using no-code and low-code platforms, APIs, and AI-powered scripts.

Beyond the first build, you’ll help guide the evolution of these systems: coordinating with developers, acting as a product manager, and ensuring solutions scale without losing clarity. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of client management, systems thinking, and technical execution and who gets excited by tooling, AI, and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

Client Partnership & Discovery

• Lead clients through audits of their current operational systems, uncovering gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities.
• Manage expectations, document clearly, and communicate complex systems in accessible ways.

System Architecture & Design

• Design holistic operational systems that balance off-the-shelf tooling with custom development where needed.
• Recommend best-fit tools and anticipate how systems will evolve as companies scale.