Charles

Core Architecture Requirements:

This is a low-level native systems role. We are explicitly filtering for senior developers with verified production experience in Tauri, Rust, SQLite/SQLCipher, and React.

Mandatory Specialized Capabilities:

OS-Level Multi-Threading: Deep experience writing asynchronous background channels in Rust to process multi-gigabyte file payloads without blocking the UI main thread.

Local Cryptography:

Practical implementation of on-board SHA-256 hashing, metadata preservation, and runtime SQLCipher database encryption entirely on local client hardware.

Memory Optimization:

Expert understanding of the Rust borrow checker and native Windows execution constraints to ensure ultra-low RAM footprint sandboxing.

(If your background is primarily in cloud-dependent web architectures, standard mobile apps, or if you represent an offshore agency, please pass on this listing so we can protect each other's time.)

[FOUNDING SYSTEM ENGINEER SEARCH – U.S. DEVS ONLY]

The Project:I am a retired 25-year federal law enforcement and intelligence unit practitioner building CaseLight investigative software. CaseLight is an offline-first, secure Windows desktop application engineered to replace the chaotic, multi-app workflows used by 50,000+ independent private sector intelligence firms and rural police departments who are priced out of enterprise tech.

By utilizing a local-first Tauri/Rust framework and an encrypted SQLite sandbox, CaseLight automates forensic data layout and locks down an unalterable digital chain of custody, completely bypassing cloud-hosting liabilities, third-party subpoena exposure, and infrastructure overhead.

The Traction & Terms:

Incorporating as a Delaware C-Corp this week.

7 Figma wireframes and comprehensive backend tech specs are 100% complete.

80-ish page blueprint is getting final update today. This isn't a "you need to figure out everything based on my idea only" project. I have it all in black and white.

Active Seed Pipeline: Multiple applications are currently submitted and under review with regional angel networks and startup investors. Looking for someone who understands that this project is moving forward with or without them. I know the industry and I know people want a tool that will cut their desktop workflow time in half. I can't believe it hasn't been built and I'm here to solve that.

Secured 9 written letters of interest during a very brief outreach to local regional investigations firm principals within 48 hours.

Offering a 30% founding equity stake with standard 4-year vesting and a 1-year cliff. Marketing and re-investment belong to me.

If you are a U.S.-based senior systems engineer passionate about data privacy, native desktop speed, and absolute local control, reach out directly to review the technical specification under a standard NDA.

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