Member of Technical Staff - AI Engineer

Member of Technical Staff - AI Engineer (Frontend Focus) --- About DevDash Labs DevDash Labs is an applied AI research and development company building products that solve real problems for growing businesses. We've shipped Luna (enterprise chatbot), Atlantis (research automation platform), and are developing WSHP (our sales automation suite) and AlkemyOS (data integration platform for boutique consulting firms). Our mission: Prove that world-class Nepali talent can build AI products that compete globally. We work with US clients, from funded startups to mid-market companies, implementing AI solutions that drive real business impact. Building from [Silicon Peaks]( https://siliconpeaks.com): As Nepal's tech scene explodes ($515M exports, 64% growth), we're building the first globally competitive AI company from SF, New York and Kathmandu. We're not just bringing opportunities to Nepal - we're taking Nepali talent to the world stage. आउ, दामी काम गरौं! --- The Opportunity This isn't just another development role. You'll work directly with our founders to build cutting-edge AI products. What makes this unique: - Direct mentorship from founders with global experience - Work on products used by US businesses from day one - Get 2-3 years ahead of the AI curve in Nepal - Potential pathway to international client deployments - Full-stack startup experience across the entire product lifecycle --- The Role Core Technical Work: - Create AI agents and automation systems for our products and client work - Build React/Next.js frontends for complex AI applications - Develop Python backends with FastAPI for AI workflows - Deploy and scale applications on AWS - Work with LLMs, RAG systems, prompt engineering, and LLMOps The pace: Monday you're shipping a demo, Tuesday handling production support, Wednesday researching new agent frameworks, Thursday coding a POC, Friday presenting to the team. --- What We Need Technical Requirements: - 2+ years software development experience - Strong React/Next.js skills with TypeScript - Python backend experience (FastAPI preferred) - Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools (LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG systems) - Located in Nepal with reliable internet - Excellent English communication Personal Qualities: - Extreme ownership to get shit done - High agency to figure things out independently when stuck - Genuine AI curiosity and excitement about building, not just using AI tools - Mission alignment with a deep desire to elevate Nepal's reputation in global tech Tech Stack: React, Next.js, Python, FastAPI, AWS, LangChain, OpenAI/Anthropic/Gemini --- What We Offer Compensation: Starting at 40,000 NPR/month based on experience and impact Professional Growth: - Direct founder mentorship - Cutting-edge AI experience before it's mainstream in Nepal - Full-stack startup skills: DevOps, client interaction, product decisions - Technical leadership opportunities as we scale - Learning budget for courses, conferences, and development Unique Benefits: - Flat hierarchy - everyone is a Member of Technical Staff - Flexible schedule focused on results, not hours (40-50 hours/week average) - Direct impact on products serving real US businesses - Potential L1 visa pathway for future client deployments globally --- Our Culture Our philosophy: Disciplined people, disciplined thought, and disciplined action. We ruthlessly prioritize because time is our biggest asset, and we're competing on the global stage. We constantly iterate and improve. We invest in our people and our products. We measure success by features shipped, not hours worked. We aim to create beautiful products loved by users. How we work: - Features shipped matter more than hours logged or lines of code written - Everyone can and must question decisions and contribute ideas - We solve problems, we don't just identify them - Fast-paced iteration with real client feedback - Remote-first with strong communication standards What we value: - Excellence over comfort - Learning and growth mindset over existing expertise - Impactful work that moves the business forward - Clear communication, honest feedback, and directness over politics You'll thrive here if you want to build something bigger than a job. You'll struggle if you need constant direction or prefer low-risk, high-comfort environments. --- Application Process 1. Portfolio Review - Show us your best work 2. Take-home Challenge - React + AI integration task (2-3 hours) 3. Technical Interview - Collaborative problem-solving with the team 4. Culture Fit - Mission and values alignment Timeline: We move fast. Strong candidates get offers within a few weeks. --- Ready to build the future of AI from Nepal? This is our moment to show the world what we can achieve. Join us in creating something extraordinary. We're looking for builders, not just employees. If that's you, let's create something extraordinary together.