Software Engineer - Virtual AI Pet Coaches - Remote

Overview

Our studio is building a new generation of AI-powered virtual pets—companions that grow, learn, and interact with users in real time. We’re at the 0→1 stage and need an engineer who can own both robust backend systems and delightful frontend experiences.

In Short

• Design and build a scalable full-stack architecture (Python/TypeScript backend, React/Next.js frontend)
• Implement real-time pet simulation: feeding, mood, growth, and event loops
• Develop and optimize REST / WebSocket APIs, microservices, and PostgreSQL schemas
• Integrate AI behavior trees, voice synthesis, and conversational models to give pets personality
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive tests; lead code reviews and mentor juniors
• Work closely with product, design, and game-play teams to iterate on core pet interactions
• Drive best practices in performance, security, observability, and CI/CD on Docker/Kubernetes
• Research and introduce new tech (FastAPI, tRPC, edge functions) to boost velocity and capability

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development, with strong backend focus
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, React/Next.js
• Experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask, and modern frontend tooling
• Solid grasp of REST design, microservice architecture, and PostgreSQL data modeling
• Familiarity with AWS/GCP/Azure, containerization, and automated pipelines
• Bonus: exposure to AI/ML APIs, real-time game or simulation systems, or voice/chat integrations
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; passion for pets, games, or virtual companionship is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities