Job Description

A defense-tech startup, building an AI-powered autonomous systems that connect cameras, sensors, and natural-language interfaces, is looking for a Full Stack Tech Lead. In this role, you’ll be one of our first engineers. You’ll shape architecture, set engineering standards, and lead the development of real-time, AI-first features for high-stakes environments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead critical projects end-to-end, from design to deployment, across our stack.
• Own system architecture - make foundational decisions that balance speed, scalability, and stability.
• Translate complex data and ML outputs into intuitive, reliable user experiences.
• Ensure production-readiness, observability, and deployment excellence from day one.
• Mentor engineers, set technical standards, and shape our engineering team and processes.
• Collaborate tightly with design, product, and ML to deliver seamless, mission-critical experiences.

Requirements

Who You Are

• 5+ years of Full Stack engineering experience, with 1-2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong skills in React, TypeScript, and modern front-end best practices.
• Backend experience with Python (FastAPI) and PostgreSQL (or similar stacks), plus architectural thinking and system design at scale.
• Thoughtful and fast-moving - you’re proactive, accountable, product-oriented with a bias for action.
• Passionate about building technology with real-world consequences.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with LLMs, Computer Vision, vector databases, or agents.
• Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, modern deployment pipelines.
• Background in deploying and managing on-premises solutions.
• Prior startup or 0→1 team-building experience.
• Computer Science degree