Full-stack Software Engineer (Contract)

Scoutnow; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking a talented software engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on building web-based products using TypeScript, NodeJS, and ReactJS while working on exciting projects involving applied AI. Ideal candidates are strong communicators who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to learn and tackle challenges. With flexible part-time or full-time options, this position offers competitive hourly compensation and the chance to make a real impact in a growing company dedicated to maximizing human potential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of software engineering experience required.
• Excellent technical and programming skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build early-stage, web-based products using a TypeScript tech stack.

Skills

TypeScript

NodeJS

ReactJS

Machine Learning

AI Applications

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Job description

Our company

Scout AI is an early-stage tech startup company working at the intersection of hiring, upskilling, and productivity. Our mission is to maximize human potential by helping companies get more work done, and by helping engineers connect with meaningful job opportunities.

We are a small and mighty team led by Christian Arredondo and Daniel Hernandez based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Texas. We have several paying customers and recently raised our round of pre-seed funding from world class investors at Neo, where we are participated in their 2024 accelerator program.

About the role

We have several projects with partner startup companies that are focused on TypeScript (NodeJS, ReactJS) and applied AI (e.g. agents and chatbots).

Responsibilities

• Build early-stage, web-based products using a TypeScript tech stack.

Traits

• You are a strong communicator and enjoy collaborating with technical and non-technical team members
• You are inherently curious and enjoy learning new technologies and skills
• You enjoy tackling problems and challenges head-on, even if it’s outside your comfort zone
• You take full ownership of your tasks and strive to deliver your best work every day

Qualifications

• Preferred: Completed a technical program (CS, engineering, math, etc)
• 2-5 years of software engineering experience
• Excellent technical and programming skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Preferred: Experience building ML / AI apps
• You must have authorization to work in the country in which you intend to live (we cannot sponsor visas at this time)

Location and compensation

Location:

• Remote: Global (prefer US / LATAM)

Compensation:

• This position can be part-time or full-time and includes compensation ranging between $30-$60/hr depending on experience