Senior Software Engineer

Popcorn AI; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a skilled software engineer specializing in product development. The role involves designing and implementing AI-driven products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in programming languages such as TypeScript and Python, a strong front-end development background, and a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth in a dynamic startup

Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Competitive salary and ESOP

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software engineering, especially product-focused roles.
• Experience with AI pipelines and communication engines is a plus.
• Ability to adapt and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement product features with engineering teams.
• Take ownership of product lifecycle from conception to deployment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for high-quality product delivery.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Node.js

React.js

Front-End Development

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GitHub

Job description

At Popcorn, we believe great products are built by talented, passionate teams. If you're one of those, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development:Design, develop, and implement product features in collaboration with the product and engineering teams. Experience with building AI pipelines using LLMs, such as LangChain, is highly desirable.

• Ownership:Take full ownership of the product life cycle, from conception to deployment and beyond.

• Technical Expertise:Utilize your expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, and Next.js/React.js to develop robust, scalable solutions. Experience with communication engines (e.g., chatbots, messaging systems) is a plus.

• Front-End Development:Apply a strong front-end skillset to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.

• DevOps:Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and DevOps practices to streamline deployment and maintenance processes.

• Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and customer support, to deliver high-quality products.

• Problem-Solving:Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently, ensuring the platform runs smoothly.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3+ years in software engineering, preferably with a product-focused role. Solid experience in a well-established company is a bonus.

• Self-Driven: Demonstrated ability to work independently, driving projects to completion with minimal supervision.

• Skills: Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Next.js/React.js, and communication engines. Strong front-end development skills with experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.

• DevOps: Familiarity with AWS and DevOps practices is preferred.

• Design Sensibility: A good eye for design, with the ability to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces.

• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing requirements and take on multiple roles in a dynamic startup environment.

• GitHub: Active GitHub contributions and the ability to showcase projects.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation.

• Availability: Able to start within 30 days if selected.

• Team Player: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, thriving in a small team environment.

Benefits:

• Growth:Opportunity to grow with a dynamic startup and make a real impact.

• Culture:A collaborative and inclusive work environment within a tight-knit team.

• Benefits:Competitive salary, ESOP.