Start Your Career At Patoko
About Patoko:
Patoko is a rapidly scaling tech company transforming local commerce and rideshare in Tirana. We’re growing fast, and we’re ready to pour gas on the fire with a content strategy that actually works.
The Role:
This isn’t a “post two times a week” internship. We’re looking for our founding creator, a growth-obsessed individual to build our brand’s presence from zero to one.
You are the face, voice, and strategic mind behind our TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You understand that content isn’t just about looking good: It’s about stopping the scroll, hacking attention, and driving real results. You’ll work directly with the CEO and have the full support of our marketing team to experiment, fail fast, and find our viral formula. This is your chance to build a legendary portfolio and a case study for your entire career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build a Content Engine (80%): You’ll own the entire short-form video process, from concept to publish. This means you’re constantly testing hooks and editing videos that people want to watch.
- Trendspotting & Strategy (10%): You don’t follow trends; you get there early. You’ll spend time reverse-engineering what’s working on the platform, analyzing data, and bringing actionable ideas to the table.
- Community & Algorithm Hacking (10%): You’ll be sparking conversations, asking questions, and using the community to send positive signals to the algorithm.
What We’re Looking For/Requirements:
Forget degrees. We want proof of work.
- You live and breathe short-form video. You understand the nuances between TikTok, Reels, or Shorts.
- You articulate what makes a hook work in the first 3 seconds
- You already have a swipe file of viral videos and content concepts you can pull from for inspiration.
- You have a bias for action. You’d rather post and test an 80% perfect video than wait for perfection.
Why Patoko?
- Build a Case Study for Your Career: The results you generate here will become the foundation of your career.
- Autonomy & Creative Control: We’re hiring you for your expertise. We’ll give you the strategic goals, and you’ll have the freedom to execute your vision.
- Full Support & Resources: We’ll arm you with the gear (drone, mics, camera, etc), software, and mentorship you need to win.
Application Process:
- Social Handle Review: Your content is your resume. We’ll check out your content and let you know.
- Interview: Conversation with our CEO and marketing folks. Come prepared to talk about your favorite hooks, trends you’re watching, and how you’d grow our account from day one.
Send a link of your social media handle to [email protected] with the subject “Creator & Growth Hacker.”
About Patoko
Patoko is a rapidly scaling tech company transforming how local commerce and rideshare happens. Our platform connects small businesses and drivers with modern tooling so they can sell, support, and thrive, day or night – 24/7. We’re not just building an app; we’re building an ecosystem. We’re growing fast and are obsessed with shipping high-quality products that deliver a wow-level experience.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a seasoned Typescript Engineer to take ownership of our core application. This isn’t a maintenance role. You’ll be the driving force behind our technical platform, architecting and building the features that power our dual-sided marketplace. You’ll tackle complex challenges in real-time logistics, mapping, and user experience for thousands of users. If you’re passionate about clean code, elegant solutions, and seeing your work make a tangible impact, this is your chance to get in on the ground floor and build something that matters.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Development: Architect, build, and ship our primary applications using Typescript, Angular, and Node.js.
- Own the Full Lifecycle: Take features from concept and API integration through to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
- Solve Hard Problems: Tackle complex challenges related to real-time GIS, mapping, and the unique dynamics of a dual-sided marketplace.
- Collaborate & Influence: Work directly with the founding team to shape the product roadmap and make key technical decisions.
- Optimize for Scale: Ensure our application is performant, reliable, and provides a world-class user experience as we grow.
Your Toolkit (Requirements)
- 3+ Years of Expertise: You have deep, professional experience building complex applications with Typescript, especially using frameworks like Angular.
- Backend & Infrastructure: You are proficient with PostgreSQL for database management.
- Proof of Work: A GitHub profile, portfolio, or other examples of your work are required. We care about what you can build.
- Mentor & Lead: As the team grows, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor other engineers and step into a formal leadership role.
- No Degree Needed: Your skills and experience are what count.
Please Note: This is a senior-level position. We are not accepting applications from students or junior developers for this role.
Bonus Points
- You have experience building and shipping mobile apps for both iOS and Android using Capacitor, Ionic, or a similar framework.
- You have experience with GPS, mapping libraries, or other location-based services.
- You understand the complexities of dual-sided marketplace dynamics (e.g., rideshare, delivery, e-commerce).
- You have 1+ years of experience managing or leading a small engineering team.
Why Patoko?
- High Impact: Your work will be the core of our user-facing product, directly contributing to our growth and success.
- Technical Autonomy: We hire smart people and trust them. You’ll have the freedom to make architectural decisions with our CTO and Principle Engineer.
- Leadership Trajectory: This is a high-impact role with a clear path to grow into a staff engineer as the company expands.
- Dynamic Team: Join a passionate and innovative team that is changing the face of local commerce and transportation in Albania.
Ready to build the engine of Patoko? Send your CV and a link to your GitHub/portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line: Senior Typescript Engineer – Your Name.
Please reach out to [email protected] if you feel you’d be a good fit for any roles not listed here.