Junior Founder Associate

At 3mdeb, we always seek passionate and driven individuals interested in open-source, technology, and security. We are dedicated to open-source and have a cypherpunk and libre philosophy in mind. We believe in the power of collaboration and welcome individuals who understand and share that approach. Whether you are an Embedded Firmware Developer, an Embedded Systems Developer, a Hardware Validation Developer, an Office Assistant, a Sales Manager, a Marketing Specialist, or a Project Manager, we welcome individuals who share our values and philosophy and can contribute to our team in various ways.

For technical candidates, we put a strong emphasis on their contributions to open-source. We want to work with individuals who have a proven track record of contributing to open-source projects, whether it’s through bug fixes, code contributions, or community support.

If you aspire to join our R\&D team, participation in our 3mdeb Open-Source Bounty Program is the direct path forward. This program serves as our primary method to assess your practical abilities, coding style, and alignment with our open-source philosophy. We encourage you to demonstrate your skills and commitment by solving a bug bounty, as this is how we evaluate potential R\&D team members.

While you are welcome to send your CV to [email protected], please be aware that for R\&D roles, our response will be to direct you towards our Bounty Program for the required assessment.

You can also:

• Share the results of your work with us and show us your code. If you have already contributed to open-source projects, be sure to tell us about them during the recruitment interview. We’d love to see the results of your work, so feel free to send or show us your repository with your CV.
• Show us what tools and programming languages you know. Check out our project details and source code in our repositories: https://github.com/3mdeb , https://github.com/Dasharo and to see if they align with your skills and interests. We value candidates with experience in at least one of the programming languages we work with every day that can immediately support us in daily projects.
• Familiarize yourself with our products, services, and projects listed at https://shop.3mdeb.com/ . During the recruitment interview, we will ask you about your knowledge of our areas of operation and what products and services we offer. We want to make sure that your interests coincide with our business profile.
• For non-technical candidates, we are seeking individuals who are interested in the technology industry and have a passion for learning. We value candidates with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills, paying attention to the details, and who are eager to contribute to our team.

When applying to 3mdeb for a non-technical position, here are some tips to help you stand out:

• Familiarize yourself with our company’s philosophy. Show us that you have a general understanding of what we do and that our values resonate with you.
• Highlight your interest in technology and security. Let us know how you stay up-to-date with technical industry trends and news, as it is important for all team members to remain informed.
• Demonstrate your strong communication and organizational skills. We value individuals who can effectively communicate with clients, partners and team members, and help keep the company organized and projects on track.

If you’re interested in learning more about a career at 3mdeb, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] . We look forward to hearing from you!

Junior Founder Associate

Description:

We are looking for a self-driven, organized, and curious person eager to learn and take ownership of tasks without constant supervision. The ideal candidate is interested in technology, open source, or system security, even without a formal engineering background. This role is suited for someone who wants to understand how a company operates internally and actively seeks ways to improve processes and workflows.

Qualities we value:

• Intellectual curiosity - you want to understand “why”, not only “what”
• Reliability - you keep your word and meet deadlines
• Humility - you can admit mistakes and ask for help
• Respect - you treat people seriously regardless of their role
• Persistence - you do not give up after the first obstacle
• Initiative - you identify problems and propose solutions

Requirements:

Required

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel tasks without losing context
• Very good English skills (minimum B2, preferably C1), as we work daily with international customers and English-speaking communities
• Ability to work with documents and presentations using tools such as Markdown, Git, CryptPad, Nextcloud, and other tools used at 3mdeb (training provided if needed)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and distinguish between urgent and important work
• Independence and proactive attitude with a problem-solving mindset
• Experience working in an IT or technology-related environment
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and processes
• Practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar as daily tools for research, writing, analysis, and automation
• Discretion and responsibility when handling sensitive company information

Nice to have

• Basic Linux knowledge (terminal usage and filesystem navigation)
• Familiarity with Git and code repositories
• Interest in open source, security, or firmware
• Experience leading meetings or presentations
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Gitea, Jira, or Trello
• Ability to evaluate and verify AI-generated output and recognize incorrect or misleading results

Responsibilities:

Founder support (primary focus)

• Manage calendars and priorities, including scheduling meetings, tracking deadlines, and resolving conflicts
• Coordinate information flow within the company to ensure the right people receive the right information at the right time
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues before they reach the Founder

Customer and partner support

• Support onboarding of new customers, including first contact and coordination of implementation activities
• Handle ongoing customer inquiries and escalations
• Support dispute and complaint resolution processes
• Participate in meetings with customers and partners as support for the Founder

Materials preparation

• Prepare presentations for conferences and customer meetings
• Conduct research related to ongoing tasks, including market, competitor, and technology analysis
• Prepare summaries and briefings before meetings
• Edit and proofread technical and business documents in Polish and English

Meeting coordination

• Organize and facilitate internal meetings
• Prepare agendas and meeting notes
• Track follow-ups and action items

Growth opportunities (over time)

• Take ownership of selected company processes
• Participate in technical projects involving documentation, testing, and configuration
• Represent the company at selected industry events
• Build relationships with customers and the open-source community

Growth paths:

Operations path

Responsibility for company processes including HR, finance, logistics, customer relations, and project coordination.

Target role: Operations Manager / COO.

Technical path

Learning Linux, Git, CI/CD, and firmware development. Participation in Dasharo-related projects including documentation, testing, and validation. Delivering PET training sessions.

Target role: Technical Project Manager / Product Owner.

Strategic path

Business development, market analysis, representing the company at conferences, and building relationships within the open-source ecosystem.

Target role: Business Development Director / Partner.

What we offer:

• Direct collaboration with the Founder of a company recognized in the global open-source firmware community
• A real growth path toward impactful roles such as Operations Manager, Technical Project Manager, Business Development Director, or Partner
• Access to high-level expertise in system security, firmware, and open-source technologies
• Opportunity to attend industry conferences such as FOSDEM, OSFC, and BSMConf
• Work in a mission-driven company building trustworthy computing infrastructure for the world
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model based in Gdańsk