About Us
Lumen Labs is an innovative startup simplifying idea generation and discovery through targeted news, data, and AI-driven elaboration. We are a growing team of passionate entrepreneurs and technologists committed to creating impactful solutions for the future. Today's information is dispersive, we know it. Our main features consist of storing relevant information and having it ready to be elaborated on so that you can focus on the final thoughts instead of the process and an ai powered simplified web search.
Job Description
We seek a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an early engineering team member, you will be critical in designing, developing, and deploying our platform from the ground up. You will work closely with our co-founders to build and scale a product that delivers intelligent content and actionable insights to our users.
This is a unique opportunity to join a startup in its early stages and directly impact the technology, product, and company culture. If you are a self-starter, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about solving complex problems with cutting-edge technologies, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain web applications using React and Next.js.
- Build and optimize backend services and APIs using Express and FastAPI.
- Integrate and manage databases, particularly MongoDB, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
- Apply machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms to develop and deploy AI-driven features that add value to our users.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
- Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering, AI, and machine learning.
- Contribute to the growth and culture of the engineering team through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in software development, focusing on frontend and backend development.
- Proficiency in React and Next.js for building robust, responsive, and dynamic user interfaces.
- Strong experience with FastAPI for developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Solid understanding of MongoDB and experience with data modeling, indexing, and optimizing database queries.
- Knowledge of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and experience applying them to real-world problems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote environment.
- Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience on scaling large software
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Previous experience working in a startup environment.
- Passion for AI, machine learning, and staying current with the latest advancements in the field.
What We Offer
- A chance to be part of a growing startup and contribute directly to its success.
- Equity-based compensation with the potential for significant upside.
- A flexible remote work environment with a focus on results and collaboration.
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and mentorship.
- A supportive team culture that values innovation, creativity, and diversity.