Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails/Python)
Think Dirty is seeking a highly skilled and product-minded full stack developer to enhance, scale, and evolve the backend and user-facing layers of our mobile app. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, is passionate about clean code, and is excited to explore the integration of AI tools into modern product development.
You’ll collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and product leaders to build scalable infrastructure, optimize data pipelines, and drive innovation using emerging AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby on Rails code across backend and full-stack systems
- Build and maintain robust APIs (GraphQL/OpenAPI) to support our mobile and web applications
- Explore and integrate AI tools (e.g., LLMs, vector search, embeddings, or GitHub Copilot) to accelerate product features and development workflow
- Collaborate on architecture decisions, scaling infrastructure, and ensuring security best practices
- Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks, bugs, and inefficiencies
- Contribute to mobile development support for native iOS and Android
- Partner with front-end and product teams to ship clean, AI-augmented features users love
- Participate in the entire development cycle from ideation to deployment
- Log hours and tasks to support SR&ED compliance and project visibility
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in backend API development using Ruby on Rails
- Proficiency with GraphQL, OpenAPI, and RESTful architectures
- Advanced knowledge of Ruby 3, Rails 7, and PostgreSQL/MySQL
- Experience deploying and maintaining apps on Heroku (or AWS/GCP equivalents)
- Solid grasp of object-oriented programming, MVC, and ORM frameworks
- Familiarity with AI APIs or tools (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face) or a strong interest in learning
- Working knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture
- Strong experience in debugging, testing, and performance tuning
- Comfort with code review, documentation, and collaborative engineering practices
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Self-starter with a growth mindset and product ownership mentality
Bonus Points For
- Previous experience integrating AI/ML models into consumer-facing products
- Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities
- Experience with microservices architecture or serverless patterns
- Familiarity with SOC2, GDPR, or other compliance frameworks
- Mobile development (native or hybrid frameworks)
Who You Are
- You believe code should be clean, readable, and purposeful
- You’re a curious builder who sees AI not as a threat but as a tool to amplify great engineering
- You love collaborating with product, design, and marketing to create impact
- You thrive in fast-paced startup environments and take initiative
- You’re eager to experiment, ship fast, and iterate even faster
To Apply
Please email your application to with the subject line:
“AI-Augmented Full Stack Developer Application – (Your Name)”
Include the following:
- First & Last Name
- Email
- Location (City)
- Resume/CV
- LinkedIn Profile
- GitHub Profile (if available)
- One sentence describing who you are
- 50 words on why you want to work at Think Dirty
- Desired Salary
- Confirmation of legal work authorization
We look forward to building the future of clean beauty tech with you.
Senior Backend Developer - Golang/Node
Think Dirty is seeking a senior backend developer with Golang/Node expertise to lead backend initiatives, scale infrastructure, and mentor teammates. This role emphasizes product-minded development, clean code, and AI tool integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang and Node.js
- Architect and implement robust APIs (GraphQL/OpenAPI/REST) to support mobile and web apps
- Integrate AI tools to accelerate product features and development workflows
- Lead reliability, security, and performance improvements across services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship AI-augmented features
Qualifications
- 5+ years of backend development experience with Golang/Node
- Experience with GraphQL, OpenAPI, RESTful APIs
- Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and cloud environments
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring
- Experience with microservices or serverless patterns is a plus
Bonus Points For
- AI/ML model integration experience
- Open-source contributions
- SOC2, GDPR, or other compliance familiarity
- Mobile development experience
Who You Are
- Curious, proactive, and excited by AI-augmented engineering
- Strong collaborator and effective communicator
- Comfort in fast-paced startup environments
To Apply
Follow the same application process as above.
Senior Backend Developer - Golang/Node
Think Dirty is seeking a senior backend developer with Golang/Node expertise to lead backend initiatives, scale infrastructure, and mentor teammates. This role emphasizes product-minded development, clean code, and AI tool integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang and Node.js
- Architect and implement robust APIs (GraphQL/OpenAPI/REST) to support mobile and web apps
- Integrate AI tools to accelerate product features and development workflows
- Lead reliability, security, and performance improvements across services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship AI-augmented features
Qualifications
- 5+ years of backend development experience with Golang/Node
- Experience with GraphQL, OpenAPI, RESTful APIs
- Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and cloud environments
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring
- Experience with microservices or serverless patterns is a plus
Bonus Points For
- AI/ML model integration experience
- Open-source contributions
- SOC2, GDPR, or other compliance familiarity
- Mobile development experience
Who You Are
- Curious, proactive, and excited by AI-augmented engineering
- Strong collaborator and effective communicator
- Comfort in fast-paced startup environments
To Apply
Follow the same application process as above.
Senior Backend Developer - Golang/Node
Think Dirty seeks a senior backend developer with Golang/Node, focused on building scalable, secure systems for our AI-enabled platform.
Who You Are
- Product-minded, detail-oriented, and collaborative
- Strong communications and ownership mindset
To Apply
Apply via the standard process above.
Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails/Python) - Think Dirty Focus
Think Dirty is seeking a highly skilled and product-minded full stack developer to enhance, scale, and evolve the backend and user-facing layers of our mobile app. This role emphasizes clean code and AI tool integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain Ruby on Rails backend and APIs
- APIs (GraphQL/OpenAPI) for mobile and web apps
- AI tool integration to accelerate product features
- Collaborate on architecture, security, and performance
- Support mobile development and implement AI-augmented features
Qualifications
- 5+ years Ruby on Rails development
- GraphQL/OpenAPI/REST experience
- Ruby, Rails, and database proficiency
Bonuses
- AI/ML model integration
- Open-source contributions
- Mobile development experience
Who You Are
- Product-minded, proactive, and collaborative
To Apply
Same application process as above.
We look forward to building the future of clean beauty tech with you.