Full-Stack Engineer

Summary

Join AI Fund, a venture studio founded by Dr. Andrew Ng, as a Full-Stack Software Engineer. You will be part of a dynamic environment where you will build functional prototypes in close coordination with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is experienced in both front-end and back-end development, comfortable working across the tech stack, and thrives in fast-paced environments where rapid prototyping and experimentation are key. This is a contract position for candidates based in San Francisco, Bay Area.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer or in a similar role
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience in back-end development with Python
• Familiarity with database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB)
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and WebSockets
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative workflows
• Proficiency in deploying and managing applications on AWS
• Strong command of containerization tools (e.g., Docker)
• Ability to write ugly, disposable, and poorly-documented code
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Yes, this too!
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Communicate clearly and collaborate well with non-technical teammates
• Insatiable curiosity and a love for solving tough problems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain both client-side and server-side components of a multitude of different applications with completely different objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, QA) to build and iterate on prototypes that validate new ideas and user experiences
• Build and integrate APIs and third-party services
• Create and manage databases and ensure desired functionality
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical planning
• Identify and troubleshoot issues across the stack
• Contribute to improving development processes, tools, and team practices
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern data querying protocols such as GraphQL, gRPC, or tRPC
• Experience with serverless deployments
• Experience with AI/ML products or tooling