Back to all jobs

Co-Founder / Software Engineer at CaseLight

Co
HackerNews
Apply NowSign in to track
AI-enhanced for better readability

Job Title: Co-Founder (Equity-only until MVP)

Location: Remote (US Based Only) Source: Hacker News

About the Role

I am building CaseLight, a local-first investigative case management and evidence platform designed for private sector, corporate, and insurance investigators. As a 24-year former federal law enforcement officer and current private investigator, I have the full product spec, workflows, and roadmap ready. I am seeking a strong engineer to help build the desktop MVP. The front-end UI is already operational.

Requirements

  • Technical Skills: C#/.NET desktop development, SQLite, local encryption, and experience with packaging/installers.
  • UI/UX: Ability to build a clean, productivity-focused UI.
  • Location: Must be US-based.
  • Autonomy: Must be able to ship independently.

What You’ll Build

  • Case management systems
  • Evidence ingestion tools
  • Tagging and search functionality
  • Timeline features
  • Encrypted local storage
  • Hashing and dual timestamping
  • Export and report modules

Compensation & Benefits

  • Equity-only until MVP launch.
  • Long-term partnership potential with follow-on projects.
  • Access to solid GTM strategy, a trusted industry network, and existing market traction.
  • Opportunity to build for an insular market with no current direct competitors.

How to Apply

Please send questions, your GitHub profile, and relevant experience to info@getcaselight.com.

Similar jobs