We are an engineer-founded, Kitchener&#x2F;Waterloo startup fresh from Y Combinator (W2016).  We make it possible for brands to buy custom packaging in low quantities – and grow their business.<p>We’re on the verge of hitting $1 million in sales, we work with 150 businesses across North America, and have been growing 36% per month.<p>Our goal is to play a leading role in modernizing the $186 billion North American packaging industry.  This sector is on the verge of a transformation; Georgette Packaging is first on the scene.  Our ability to scale from $1m to $100m in sales rests heavily on the raw talent, commitment, and design sensibility of our early technical team.<p>ABOUT US<p>We know our customers and suppliers better than anybody.  We’re building a brand that bridges heavy manufacturing with small business; this is not only weird and awesome, but it means there are very few precedents for us. It&#x27;s a big job, and to do it right, we&#x27;re building a team that is inventive, energetic, and formidable.<p>We’re poised to fundamentally change an industry that represents 1.2% of GDP.<p>ABOUT YOU<p>We’re looking for our first in-house software developer. Our web app uses ReactJS and Node.js on AWS.  As the sole software person on the team, we’re excited to learn from you!  We’re counting on you to develop the sophisticated structure needed to accelerate and empower our strong, organic growth.<p>WE OFFER<p>Base salary<p>Equity<p>A lively, ambitious culture<p>Our office is at the Velocity Garage, in Kitchener.  It&#x27;s a fun environment to work and we&#x27;ve been known to play a few board games but we&#x27;re mainly looking for someone who wants a big challenge and has the skills to pull it off.<p>TO APPLY<p>Please send me a one-minute video explaining why you’re the person for us, and your CV!<p>sarah@georgettepackaging.com
Georgette Packaging (YC W16) is looking for a developer in Kitchener-Waterloo