AI Software Engineer

FutureProofing; Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 187,748 - 375,496; Part time

Job summary

Futureproofing is a talent platform placing engineers into startups building production AI features. You will work remotely, engaging with LATAM markets on flexible, part-time projects or side gigs.

Applicants should have hands-on experience shipping real products using JavaScript (React, Node) or Python, with a strong focus on AI workflows and practical deployment. This role favors autonomous, detail-oriented builders who thrive in fast-paced startup settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years shipping real production products.
• Strong in modern programming languages like JavaScript (React, Node) and/or Python.
• Experience with AI products and workflows.
• Autonomous and detail-oriented with a builder mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship MVPs in startup environments.
• Hands-on work with LLMs, APIs, and AI workflows.
• Collaborate with startups in fintech, biotech, and infra.
• Deliver production-ready features with speed.

Skills

Production experience

JavaScript (React, Node)

Python

AI product experience

Ambiguity ownership

Job description

Remote | Must be in LATAM | Part-Time, potential Full-Time or Side Gig

About Futureproofing

Futureproofing is a talent platform focused on embedding high-caliber engineers into startups building real AI-driven products.

We don’t train for theory.

We don’t optimize for interviews.

We don’t mass-submit resumes.

We work at the intersection of startup execution and real hiring needs.

Our engineers ship production AI features — not just prototypes.

What You’ll Do

• Build and ship MVPs fast
• Work hands-on with LLMs, APIs, and AI-assisted workflows
• Use tools like Copilot, Cursor, GPT, Claude, etc. daily
• Ship AI-powered product inside high-growth startups redefining fintech, biotech, and next-gen infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years shipping real production products
• Strong in modern programming languages like JavaScript (React, Node) and/or Python, with comfort working across the stack
• Obsessed building 0→1 and owning ambiguity
• Already building, experimenting with, or deploying AI products
• Energized by AI and actively using it in your coding workflow
• Autonomous, detail-oriented, strong builder mindset

Work Setup

• Fully remote
• Flexible engagement: part-time, project-based, or side gig
• Flexible schedules with some US time overlap

What Makes Futureproofing Different

• We train in applied AI when needed (LLMs, APIs, AI workflows, real MVP velocity)
• We cover 100% of the training cost
• We match intentionally, not through keyword filtering
• We embed engineers directly into startup teams
• We focus on output, ownership, and shipping speed
• Developer-first model — we optimize for engineers doing great work, not for client volume
• Continuous learning path with optional certifications aligned to your growth

You’re not competing with thousands of applicants.

You’re introduced intentionally - once you’re ready.