Software Engineer, Platform Engineering
We are sharing a specialised full-time remote opportunity for experienced Software Engineers with strong expertise in platform engineering, full-stack development, backend architecture, 0-to-1 product development, and AI-native software engineering to contribute to the design and development of scalable technology platforms and AI-powered products. Selected professionals will own engineering solutions from initial problem discovery and architectural design through implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement. The role combines hands-on software development with product thinking, system design, technical decision-making, and AI-assisted engineering workflows. Successful candidates will bring experience developing production systems in fast-moving environments and translating evolving business requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions. Key Responsibilities - 0-to-1 Product Engineering & Development - Design and build software products from initial concept through production launch and subsequent iterations - Translate business requirements, user needs, and ambiguous product ideas into practical engineering solutions - Take ownership of product development across discovery, technical planning, implementation, and deployment - Develop production-ready applications that balance functional requirements, usability, performance, and maintainability - Apply iterative development practices to deliver meaningful product improvements and support evolving business objectives - System Architecture & Backend Engineering - Design scalable and reliable software systems using appropriate architectural patterns and engineering principles - Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, databases, and integration components - Make informed technical decisions involving system architecture, data modelling, performance, and operational requirements - Evaluate architectural trade-offs involving implementation speed, simplicity, reliability, and long-term scalability - Continuously improve existing systems to support changing product requirements and operational demands - Full-Stack Development & Platform Engineering - Build and enhance internal platforms, developer tools, applications, and supporting technical infrastructure - Implement software functionality across frontend, backend, and integration layers using appropriate frameworks and technologies - Develop systems and workflows that improve operational efficiency and support business processes - Integrate internal services, external APIs, databases, and software components into cohesive technical solutions - Maintain code quality, system performance, and engineering reliability across production environments - AI-Native Development & Workflow Automation - Use AI-powered development tools to accelerate software implementation, debugging, testing, and technical problem-solving - Incorporate tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or comparable AI coding assistants into daily engineering workflows - Develop and enhance AI-powered applications, internal automation tools, and intelligent software workflows - Evaluate opportunities to integrate AI capabilities into existing products, platforms, and operational processes - Apply engineering judgement to validate AI-assisted implementations and maintain high standards of software quality - Product Collaboration & Technical Ownership - Collaborate with product, design, and operations stakeholders to define requirements and establish implementation priorities - Contribute technical expertise to product decisions, architectural planning, and engineering strategy - Identify practical solutions to complex technical challenges and independently drive implementation - Evaluate feedback, operational needs, and product performance to guide continuous improvement - Take end-to-end ownership of engineering deliverables while supporting efficient development and deployment practices Ideal Profile - 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in full-stack development and backend systems - Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, system design, and production application development - Proven experience building products from concept to launch in 0-to-1 engineering environments - Experience working as an early engineering team member at a startup or similarly fast-moving technology organisation - Strong understanding of backend architecture, API design, databases, data modelling, and software integrations - Practical experience developing applications using modern programming languages, frameworks, and development tools - Ability to design reliable, scalable, maintainable systems and evolve technical architecture alongside product requirements - Active experience using AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent solutions in daily development workflows - Strong product-oriented mindset, including an understanding of user requirements, business objectives, and product development priorities - Experience making architectural and technical decisions independently while balancing engineering trade-offs - Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous requirements into structured, production-ready software solutions - Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, testing, debugging, deployment, and iterative development - Hands-on approach to solving technical problems and delivering functional software efficiently - Experience building AI-powered products, agentic workflows, or LLM-integrated applications is advantageous - Familiarity with internal platform development, developer tooling, or workflow automation systems is beneficial - Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and scalable backend architectures is advantageous - Experience evolving technical systems through different stages of startup growth is highly relevant - Previous collaboration with founders, product leadership, or cross-functional startup teams is beneficial - Strong analytical reasoning, technical problem-solving, communication, and independent decision-making capabilities - Ability to take ownership of engineering initiatives from initial planning through deployment and continuous improvement Engagement Details - Engagement Type: Full-time - Work Arrangement: Fully remote - Compensation: $200,000–$300,000/year - 1 available opening - Specialised software engineering role spanning platform architecture, full-stack development, backend systems, and AI-native product engineering - Experience Requirement: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience - Technical Focus: System design, software architecture, 0-to-1 development, backend engineering, APIs, databases, and AI-assisted programming - Work will involve end-to-end ownership of software products, internal platforms, and AI-powered engineering workflows - Responsibilities will include technical design, implementation, deployment, system optimisation, and ongoing product iteration - Professionals will collaborate with product, design, operations, and engineering stakeholders - Experience in early-stage or high-growth startup environments is particularly relevant - Practical proficiency with AI coding assistants and modern software development practices is expected About the Platform - This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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