AI Vibe Coding Engineer

Worky; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gruve is seeking a highly creative Vibe-Coding Engineer to rapidly transform ideas into working prototypes using AI-assisted development tools. You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering to build proofs of concept, internal tools, AI workflows, and next-generation user experiences.

You will prototype with Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, and other modern frameworks, design MCP servers and APIs, and push for lightweight full-stack solutions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with strong expertise in LLMs and RAG
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, or Node.js
• Experience with React/Next.js, REST APIs, microservices, and Git/GitHub
• Hands-on experience with Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT
• Strong understanding of LLMs, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, AI agents, and MCP

Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype applications using AI-assisted coding tools
• Build and iterate on LLM-powered applications and workflows
• Use tools like Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Replit AI, etc.
• Design and integrate MCP servers, APIs, and AI agents
• Develop lightweight full-stack applications using modern frameworks
• Experiment with prompts, workflows, and AI orchestration patterns
• Collaborate with product and UX teams to turn ideas into demos quickly
• Optimize developer productivity through automation and AI tooling
• Stay current with emerging AI engineering trends and frameworks

Skills

LLMs & RAG

Programming languages

React / Next.js

REST APIs / microservices

Git / GitHub

Prompt engineering / AI agents

MCP

Tools

Cursor

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Windsurf

Replit AI

LangChain

LangGraph

CrewAI

AutoGen

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About Gruve

Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative and technically strong Vibe-Coding Engineer who can rapidly transform ideas into working prototypes using AI-assisted development tools. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about GenAI, rapid prototyping, AI coding agents, product experimentation, and modern developer tooling.

You will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to quickly build proof-of-concepts, internal tools, AI workflows, and next-generation user experiences using tools like Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, MCP servers, and modern full-stack frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype applications using AI-assisted coding tools
• Build and iterate on LLM-powered applications and workflows
• Use tools like Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Replit AI, etc.
• Design and integrate MCP servers, APIs, and AI agents
• Develop lightweight full-stack applications using modern frameworks
• Experiment with prompts, workflows, and AI orchestration patterns
• Collaborate with product and UX teams to turn ideas into demos quickly
• Optimize developer productivity through automation and AI tooling
• Stay current with emerging AI engineering trends and frameworks

Basic Qualification

• Looking for candidates with 1-3 years of experience and strong expertise in LLMs and RAG
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, or Node.js
• Experience with React/Next.js, REST APIs, microservices, and Git/GitHub
• Hands-on experience with Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT
• Strong understanding of LLMs, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, AI agents, and MCP

Preferred Qualification

• Experience building GenAI applications
• Familiarity with vector databases and embeddings
• Exposure to LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar frameworks
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience integrating enterprise systems with AI workflows
• Strong product intuition and rapid experimentation mindset

Salary Range

$64,000 - $72000 USD

This position is being hired for a customer of Gruve.

Candidates may engage in one of the following ways:

• W-2 employee of Gruve, contracted to provide services to one of our clients
• Corp-to-Corp contractor arrangement

This position is fully remote. Please note that Gruve does not provide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, candidates must beU.S. citizens to apply.

Why Gruve

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.