We are sharing a specialised full-time remote opportunity for experienced Software Engineers with strong expertise in platform engineering, full-stack development, backend architecture, 0-to-1 product development, and AI-native software engineering to contribute to the design and development of scalable technology platforms and AI-powered products.
Selected professionals will own engineering solutions from initial problem discovery and architectural design through implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement. The role combines hands-on software development with product thinking, system design, technical decision-making, and AI-assisted engineering workflows. Successful candidates will bring experience developing production systems in fast-moving environments and translating evolving business requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
0-to-1 Product Engineering & Development
Design and build software products from initial concept through production launch and subsequent iterations
Translate business requirements, user needs, and ambiguous product ideas into practical engineering solutions
Take ownership of product development across discovery, technical planning, implementation, and deployment
Develop production-ready applications that balance functional requirements, usability, performance, and maintainability
Apply iterative development practices to deliver meaningful product improvements and support evolving business objectives
System Architecture & Backend Engineering
Design scalable and reliable software systems using appropriate architectural patterns and engineering principles
Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, databases, and integration components
Make informed technical decisions involving system architecture, data modelling, performance, and operational requirements
Evaluate architectural trade-offs involving implementation speed, simplicity, reliability, and long-term scalability
Continuously improve existing systems to support changing product requirements and operational demands
Full-Stack Development & Platform Engineering
Build and enhance internal platforms, developer tools, applications, and supporting technical infrastructure
Implement software functionality across frontend, backend, and integration layers using appropriate frameworks and technologies
Develop systems and workflows that improve operational efficiency and support business processes
Integrate internal services, external APIs, databases, and software components into cohesive technical solutions
Maintain code quality, system performance, and engineering reliability across production environments
AI-Native Development & Workflow Automation
Use AI-powered development tools to accelerate software implementation, debugging, testing, and technical problem-solving
Incorporate tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or comparable AI coding assistants into daily engineering workflows
Develop and enhance AI-powered applications, internal automation tools, and intelligent software workflows
Evaluate opportunities to integrate AI capabilities into existing products, platforms, and operational processes
Apply engineering judgement to validate AI-assisted implementations and maintain high standards of software quality
Product Collaboration & Technical Ownership
Collaborate with product, design, and operations stakeholders to define requirements and establish implementation priorities
Contribute technical expertise to product decisions, architectural planning, and engineering strategy
Identify practical solutions to complex technical challenges and independently drive implementation
Evaluate feedback, operational needs, and product performance to guide continuous improvement
Take end-to-end ownership of engineering deliverables while supporting efficient development and deployment practices
Ideal Profile
4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in full-stack development and backend systems
Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, system design, and production application development
Proven experience building products from concept to launch in 0-to-1 engineering environments
Experience working as an early engineering team member at a startup or similarly fast-moving technology organisation
Strong understanding of backend architecture, API design, databases, data modelling, and software integrations
Practical experience developing applications using modern programming languages, frameworks, and development tools
Ability to design reliable, scalable, maintainable systems and evolve technical architecture alongside product requirements
Active experience using AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent solutions in daily development workflows
Strong product-oriented mindset, including an understanding of user requirements, business objectives, and product development priorities
Experience making architectural and technical decisions independently while balancing engineering trade-offs
Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous requirements into structured, production-ready software solutions
Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, testing, debugging, deployment, and iterative development
Hands-on approach to solving technical problems and delivering functional software efficiently
Experience building AI-powered products, agentic workflows, or LLM-integrated applications is advantageous
Familiarity with internal platform development, developer tooling, or workflow automation systems is beneficial
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and scalable backend architectures is advantageous
Experience evolving technical systems through different stages of startup growth is highly relevant
Previous collaboration with founders, product leadership, or cross-functional startup teams is beneficial
Strong analytical reasoning, technical problem-solving, communication, and independent decision-making capabilities
Ability to take ownership of engineering initiatives from initial planning through deployment and continuous improvement
Engagement Details
Engagement Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Fully remote
Compensation: $200,000–$300,000/year
1 available opening
Specialised software engineering role spanning platform architecture, full-stack development, backend systems, and AI-native product engineering
Experience Requirement: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
Technical Focus: System design, software architecture, 0-to-1 development, backend engineering, APIs, databases, and AI-assisted programming
Work will involve end-to-end ownership of software products, internal platforms, and AI-powered engineering workflows
Responsibilities will include technical design, implementation, deployment, system optimisation, and ongoing product iteration
Professionals will collaborate with product, design, operations, and engineering stakeholders
Experience in early-stage or high-growth startup environments is particularly relevant
Practical proficiency with AI coding assistants and modern software development practices is expected
About the Platform
This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.
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