Job Description
About Us
We are a fast-growing GovTech startup building software that helps local governments operate more effectively. We use AI tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others to deliver solutions that push past conventional approaches.
Learn more about us
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a Full-Stack Product Engineer to take full ownership, learn our codebase quickly, and ship fast.
Tech Stack
- Frontend: Vue.js
- Backend: GCP, TypeScript, Express.js, MySQL (Drizzle ORM)
- AI/LLMs: OpenAI, Anthropic, Deepgram, AssemblyAI
Your Main Responsibilities
End-to-End Feature Development
- Build new features from concept to deployment
- Improve UI/UX with clean, intuitive interfaces
- Write reliable test code to maintain product stability
AI & Product Innovation
- Develop AI prompts and workflows
- Create structured evaluation tests to measure AI prompt performance and accuracy
Quality & Performance
- Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and testing
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work closely with product, design, and engineering
- Share insights, propose improvements, and contribute to the long-term product vision
Tools You'll Use: OpenAI, Anthropic, Deepgram, and Stripe APIs; VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor; Linear, Slack, Zoom; Sentry
Our Approach
- First Principles thinking to challenge conventional assumptions
- The Mom Test framework to understand our users
- Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
- A continuous learning cycle for constant improvement
What Sets Us Apart
- Proven success: 500+ paying municipal customers and growing weekly
- Established sales infrastructure: robust sales, marketing, and support teams already in place, with an efficient lead generation and conversion system
- Real traction: a thriving business, not just an idea
- Growth momentum: a 2025 uptick in adoption driving the need for faster iteration
- Industry expertise: deep experience in local government solutions
- Cutting-edge technology: exciting AI-driven projects
- Impactful role: direct influence on product development in a high-demand market
- Positive culture: supportive and fun team environment
Location
We're headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, with remote work available.
The team works mostly US hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM Chicago time), with some overlap required for collaboration.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Desire to prove themselves and grow into a more senior role
- Willing to take ownership and see projects through
- Not satisfied with just finishing tasks; wants to see adoption and results
- Interested in driving and witnessing growth
Technical Skills and Experience
- Professional coding experience (e.g., 3–5 years, with 1–2 years in JavaScript)
- Open to junior developers with strong drive and potential
- Able to implement solutions with minimal documentation
Personal Qualities
- Likable, good team fit
- Thrives in a low-bureaucracy environment
- Contributes to our hockey-stick growth
Work Style
- Fast-moving and ownership-driven
- Big-picture thinker
- Comfortable with rapid iteration and client feedback
Benefits
- Internet stipend
- Gym membership stipend
- Public holidays per your country of residency, plus 20 paid vacation days
Professional Growth
- Direct influence on product development in a high-demand market
- Work with cutting-edge AI and innovative technologies
- Continuous learning and improvement cycle
How to Apply
- Watch the video to see if this role and team resonate with you
- Apply through the Workable link
- Complete the Culture Index™️ survey (8–10 min)
- Cultural fit interview over Zoom with CTO and Founder (30 minutes)
- Paid technical test
- Follow-up interview and Q&A
- Offer letter (if selected)
Requirements
IMPORTANT
- Only applications submitted through the proper channel, which is Workable, will be processed.
- Taking the CultureIndex Survey is a requirement, we will not respond to any applications submitted without this.
