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REEKON Tools

Designs and sells advanced measurement tools

Software Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Boston, MA, USA
In PersonFully onsite at the Boston headquarters.
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience with TypeScript, React, React Native, Next.js, MongoDB, Electron, Firebase, Canvas/2D graphics, and continuous integration/continuous deployment.
  • A generalist mindset and passion for working across the stack.
  • Ability to work individually or on small teams on complex projects.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to manage projects from ideation through deployment.
  • Work with the design team to implement designs and usability improvements.
  • Ensure application performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
  • Develop software across web, desktop, and mobile platforms to connect construction projects.
  • Develop internal tooling for continuous integration/continuous deployment using AWS and GitHub.
  • Conduct independent research and explorations and determine technology stacks.
  • Develop and integrate application programming interfaces for communication between applications and adjacent software.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi stacks.
  • Experience with native Android and iOS development.
  • Embedded firmware development using real-time operating systems, Zephyr, or bare metal.
  • A portfolio of hobby projects and an interest in making things.

About the company

REEKON Tools designs and manufactures measuring tools for professionals in construction, carpentry, and fabrication. Its flagship product, the M1 Caliber, attaches to almost any saw fence and uses a large backlit LCD to provide precise material measurements, reducing manual measuring and marking. The device delivers accuracy of 0.02 inches (0.5 mm) and can be up to three times faster than traditional methods. The company differentiates itself by combining modern technology and new materials with traditional fabrication tools to enhance speed, functionality, safety, and workflow, rather than relying on conventional designs. It mostly sells directly through its website and may partner with retailers and distributors to expand reach. The goal is to improve productivity and measurement accuracy for professionals by offering reliable, fast measuring tools that streamline workflows across construction, carpentry, and fabrication.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.8M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Boston Globe said REEKON has raised over $4.7 million through Kickstarter and sales.
  • The company reported 3,461 backers and $411,434 for T1M Utility in 2025.
  • Hiring across manufacturing, firmware, supply chain, and growth signals active expansion in Boston.

What critics are saying

  • Kickstarter dependence leaves REEKON exposed if preorder demand drops after September 2026.
  • T1R Range preorders and refunds before shipping create cancellation risk and cash timing pressure.
  • A single product miss could stall the company, since hardware delays quickly damage trust.

What makes REEKON Tools unique

  • REEKON sells connected measuring tools, not commodity tape measures, with software and hardware integration.
  • The 2025 T1M Utility and 2026 T1R Range expand from measurement into workflow systems.
  • Founders control REEKON without venture backing, keeping product direction tightly aligned.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support

Growth & Insights

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