Founding Engineer

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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.

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Career Launch

Career Launch is a US social enterprise that partners with colleges, high schools, non-profits and workforce organizations to embed career readiness into existing courses, using a train-the-facilitator model in which faculty and staff are certified to deliver experiential learning curricula. Its toolkit of micro-learning videos, fillable workbooks, assessments and a career readiness inventory helps students build durable skills and relationships with alumni and employers, and the organization aims to certify 10,000 faculty and staff by 2032. Founder and CEO Sean O'Keefe leads the team, which also runs research, national partner programs and a virtual summit.
careerlaunch.academy • New York • San Francisco • Los Angeles • Chicago • Philadelphia • Secondary Education • Higher Education • Est. 2020

ABOUT CAREER LAUNCH

Career Launch is hiring for this role and related opportunities. We review candidate profiles across active roles and use resumes/profiles to understand which backgrounds may be a fit.

THE ROLE

As a Founding Engineer, you may work on projects that require strong execution, communication, analytical judgment, and the ability to move quickly in ambiguous environments.

This posting is intended for candidates who want to be considered for this role type and closely related opportunities.

WHAT YOU MAY WORK ON

  • Own projects, workflows, research, execution, or stakeholder-facing work related to the role.
  • Turn messy information into clear next steps, concise updates, and practical recommendations.
  • Collaborate across product, operations, growth, strategy, technical, or customer-facing teams depending on the role.
  • Build evidence of your skills through resume/profile context that helps recruiting teams evaluate fit.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This is a strong fit for candidates who are actively exploring new roles and want their resume reviewed for relevant Career Launch opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply with your resume and the context needed to understand your background. Career Launch may review your profile for this role and related opportunities.

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