Founding Software Engineer Fullstack with AI/ML

Founding Software Engineer - Fullstack (Python, React Next.js, AWS) with strong AI/MLHyderabad (Hybrid)| Remote to start (India)Airawath | Early-Stage Consumer AI StartupFull-time | High Ownership | Founding Team RoleAirawath is building a next-generation consumer experience that blends AI-driven personalization, intelligent recommendations, creative automation, and modern celebration workflows. We're on a mission to redefine how people discover meaningful gifts, create invitations, and connect through technology.We are hiring ourFounding Software Engineers— someone who is exceptional, product-driven, and excited to build modern consumer applications from the ground up.This role is ideal for engineers who love ownership, move fast, think deeply, and want to help shape an ambitious AI-first product.⭐What You Will BuildYou will work directly with the founder and CTO to build core components of the Airawath platform:1. AI/ML Personalization & Recommendation SystemsSemantic search & embeddingsGift recommendation logicRanking & personalization algorithmsLLM-driven conversational flowsAI-assisted user profiling2. Consumer Features (Web/Mobile)E-invitation templates & workflowsSocial-style interactions (feeds, interests, sharing)Event & celebration flowsUser dashboards, preferences, and onboarding3. Creative Graphic AutomationTemplate generation enginesPrompt → design generationCanvas rendering (Fabric.js / WebGL)Dynamic design tools & interactive editorsLottie/SVG asset manipulation4. Backend, API & Cloud ArchitecturePython-based APIs (FastAPI/Django)Event-driven architectureOptimized database modelsAWS deployment & infraScalable, clean service designYou will be responsible for delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable features end to end.Who We're Looking ForWe are hiringtop-tier engineering talentwith:✔ Strong technical depth✔ Sound judgment & clarity of thought✔ High ownership & initiative✔ Ability to work in fast-paced environments✔ Passion for building consumer experiences✔ Startup mindset and willingness to learn quicklyYou don’t need to have done all of this before — but you must be capable, motivated, and excited to build at a high standard.Required Technical SkillsYou must be strong in most of the following:AI/ML + DataExperience with recommendation systems, embeddings,rankingmodelsLLM integration (OpenAI/Anthropic/HuggingFace)Vector search (Pinecone / Weaviate / Milvus / FAISS)Semantic search & personalization logicBackend (Python)Python (FastAPI / Django / Flask)Building high-quality APIsAuthentication, user flows, session managementEvent-driven services, queues (Redis/Kafka optional)AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB/RDS, CloudWatch)Frontend (React)React.js / Next.jsComponent-level designResponsive UIStrong UX intuitionPixel-perfect implementationCreative Automation (Bonus)Experience in at least one is a strong plus:HTML5 CanvasWebGLFabric.js / Konva.jsLottie animationsSVG pipelinesGenerative design toolsSoft Skills & Culture FitWe value people who:Take ownership and follow throughCommunicate clearly and work transparentlyAre structured in thinking and executionCan balance speed with qualityThrive in an early-stage startup environmentAre flexible, reliable, and proactiveBring curiosity, creativity, and high standardsWork exclusively with full commitment (no freelancing)We aim to build a culture of excellence, focus, and continuous improvement — without politics or unnecessary complexity.Preferred BackgroundNot mandatory, but great to have:Experience at a fast-moving tech startupDegree in Computer Science/Engineering from a reputed top tech institutionExperience building AI-powered consumer appsExposure to design tools, creative automation, or visual editorsCompensationSalary:Competitive & based on experience (₹12–21 LPA)Equity:Offered as part of the founding team (will be discussed after a year of journey)Experience:3–6 years preferredRole:Full-time, core engineering teamProbation:Standard 90-day evaluation periodHow to ApplySend your resume/GitHub/portfolio to:; #Hiring #FoundingEngineer #SoftwareEngineer #AIEngineer#MLEngineer #LLMEngineer #FullStackDeveloper #PythonDeveloper#ReactDeveloper #RecommendationSystems #SemanticSearch#GenerativeAI #CreativeAutomation #CanvasEditorEngineer#StartupJobs #HyderabadJobs #Airawath #TechStartup#EarlyStageStartup #ZeroToOne #BuilderMindset #IIT #IISC #BITS #NIT #IIM #vibecoding