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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Full-Stack Engineer | AI-Native Startup - **Company:** AS GLOBAL HOLDINGS LLC - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Application Development, Software as a Service, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Cursor, Python (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Node.Js, Software Tools, Next.js, Retail Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Web Performance Optimization, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Backend, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Operational Systems, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Golang - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-full-stack-engineer-ai-native-startup-houston-tx--21fbb338-8caa-458c-b644-774eb453accf ## About the Role Artificial Intelligence (AI), Startup, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software as a Service (SaaS), Business-to-Business (B2B), Startup, Automation, Intellectual Property (IP), Systems Maintenance, Architectural Services, * Approximately 3-12 years of professional software engineering experience, with a preference for engineers who have demonstrated significant ownership and technical maturity. * Strong hands-on full-stack engineering experience building and shipping production software. * Demonstrated ownership of an entire product, platform, or substantial customer-facing product area. * Proficiency with modern frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js, or comparable frameworks. * Strong backend development experience using Python, Node.js, Java, Go, or equivalent technologies. * Experience with relational databases, SQL, ORMs, database architecture, and data modeling. * Understanding of API design, integrations, and scalable application architecture. * Familiarity with Linux command-line environments and modern development workflows. * Strong product judgment, problem-solving abilities, and technical decision-making skills. * Ability to work independently, take initiative, and execute effectively with limited oversight. * Willingness to work primarily on-site in Austin, Texas, or relocate., * Engineering experience at a credible, high-growth startup, ideally from Seed through Series B. * Previous experience as a Founding Engineer, early engineering hire, Senior Product Engineer, or technical founder. * Experience building customer-facing B2B SaaS products, AI-native platforms, or operational software. * Exposure to data modeling, ETL pipelines, third-party integrations, and complex real-world business data. * Experience working directly with founders, product stakeholders, or business users. * Proven ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into practical software solutions. * Experience mentoring or guiding other engineers while remaining actively involved in coding. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated technical expertise. * Interest in commerce, retail technology, consumer products, or business automation. Prior experience in consumer packaged goods or retail is advantageous but not required., * Builds, rather than delegates: Enjoys personally designing, coding, testing, and launching products. ## Description * Build scalable, production-grade applications spanning frontend, backend, and database layers. * Take complete ownership of important product initiatives, from identifying problems to delivering working solutions. * Make independent technical decisions while balancing speed, maintainability, scalability, and business impact. Full-Stack Engineering & System Design * Develop intuitive, high-performance web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. * Build backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and integrations with external platforms. * Design robust relational database schemas and normalize complex, unstructured business data. * Develop systems supporting customer acquisition, workflow automation, sales operations, and order management. * Build integrations with third-party enterprise applications, including ERP and related operational systems. AI-Native Development * Leverage modern AI-assisted engineering tools, including Cursor, Devin, and similar technologies, to accelerate development. * Explore opportunities to incorporate intelligent automation and AI-driven workflows into the product. * Continuously improve engineering processes, development velocity, and product quality. Product Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration * Collaborate directly with company founders and commercial teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. * Gather feedback from actual platform users and rapidly turn insights into product improvements. * Influence the product roadmap, technical priorities, and long-term platform architecture. * Help establish engineering practices and contribute to the team's technical direction as the company grows., Own a core technology platform and influence both the product and engineering direction of the business. Potential CTO Progression The founders envision this position potentially evolving into the company's CTO role. This is a long-term opportunity rather than a guaranteed promotion or fixed succession timeline. Direct Founder Collaboration Work closely with an ambitious founding team, making decisions that directly influence the company's growth. AI-First Engineering Culture Build with modern technologies, AI-assisted development tools, and an emphasis on rapid product execution. High-Impact Environment Join a small, focused engineering organization where your contributions will directly shape the product, customer experience, and technical foundation.