Founding AI Product Engineer
Core
Full-stack engineer owning the complete product development lifecycle from problem definition to launch and iteration for an edtech platform.
Role type
Founding full-stack product engineer
Builds
Full-stack web applications (frontend, backend, database, integrations) for an admissions coaching platform
Domain
EdTech / SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS/GCP/Azure/Vercel, Git, CI/CD, Docker, REST APIs, Authentication/Authorization, Testing (Vitest/Jest, Playwright/Cypress), Security (SQL injection, XSS), AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)
Preferred skills
Python, FastAPI, AI feature integration (model APIs, tool calling, retrieval), CRM/Payment/Analytics integrations, Early startup experience
Technologies
TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Express/NestJS, PostgreSQL, Prisma/Drizzle, AWS/GCP/Azure/Vercel, Docker, Vitest/Jest, Playwright/Cypress, Figma, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot
Responsibilities
Translate business needs into product requirements and user flows; Design and build polished applications across front end, back end, database, and integrations; Make architecture decisions and scope releases; Use AI tools to accelerate development, testing, and debugging; Own deployment, monitoring, and incident resolution; Measure impact on adoption, conversion, and efficiency
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC with product ownership