Sr. Full Stack Engineer - AI

Location: On-site in Austin, TX

Industry: AI-Powered Civic Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Join a mission-driven, AI-first technology company that’s transforming how public policy is analyzed and understood. This fast-growing team is building tools that help stakeholders - from advocacy groups to government officials - track and respond to complex legislative developments with unmatched speed and intelligence. Backed by recent funding and led by a founder with deep product and technical expertise, the company is scaling quickly and looking for top-tier engineers who want to build category-defining software.

As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll work on a full-stack platform that combines legislative data, machine learning, and real-time analytics. You’ll collaborate directly with founders and senior engineers to design and ship features from concept to deployment, helping to shape the future of AI in civic tech.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience
• Meaningful equity in a single-class common stock structure
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• High visibility and ownership in an early-stage, post-seed company
• Opportunity to work on impactful problems with a top-tier team

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end feature development across the full stack, including frontend, backend, data, and AI components
• Architect and maintain scalable, data-heavy applications tailored to complex user workflows
• Integrate and optimize AI/ML features using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, and LLMs
• Own technical decisions for major projects and ensure code quality, test coverage, and documentation standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and business stakeholders in an agile environment
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the deployment pipeline, observability stack, and DevOps tooling

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack engineering roles
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and React/Next.js (frontend)
• Proficient in Python and FastAPI for backend development
• Working knowledge of Postgres and vector databases
• Experience deploying AI/ML models, especially in text-heavy use cases
• Familiarity with AWS services, CI/CD processes, and monitoring tools
• Proven track record of shipping features independently, navigating ambiguity, and delivering results quickly

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to Ruby on Rails
• Hands-on experience with LLM fine-tuning, embeddings, and AI integration into production systems
• Comfort working in high-growth, low-bureaucracy environments
• Interest in civic technology, policy, or mission-driven applications of AI

What’s in it for You

This is not just another startup gig. It’s a chance to solve a deeply entrenched problem with innovative technology, working shoulder-to-shoulder with proven operators. You’ll be part of a company where every line of code influences the direction of a product that’s already changing how legislation is made and understood across the country. Expect accelerated learning, high autonomy, and a mission you’ll be proud to tell your friends about.

About Blue Signal:  

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS