Founding Full-Stack Engineer – AI Interview & Conversation Assistant
Summary
Founding full-stack engineer at Observer, an early-stage startup building an AI desktop assistant that gives real-time contextual help during interviews, sales calls and meetings. You'd build Electron desktop and web apps (React/TypeScript/Next.js/Node/Bun, PostgreSQL/Supabase) integrating LLM APIs, transcription and streaming AI workflows; the role is currently unpaid with possible equity.
Compensation: ₹5L – ₹5L • 1.0% – 2.5%
Company: Observer
Location: Remote – Worldwide
Experience: 3+ years preferred
Work arrangement: Flexible, distributed
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About Observer
Observer is building an AI desktop assistant that provides real-time contextual assistance during interviews, sales conversations, technical discussions and professional meetings.
We're looking for a technically strong engineer interested in building an early-stage AI product and shaping its technical direction.
What you'll work on
- Build and improve Observer's desktop and web applications.
- Develop frontend and backend functionality.
- Integrate LLM APIs and real-time AI capabilities.
- Work with transcription, streaming and contextual AI workflows.
- Contribute to architecture, infrastructure and product decisions.
Tech Stack
React, TypeScript, Next.js, Electron, Node.js, Bun, PostgreSQL, Supabase, OpenAI and Google Gemini.
What we're looking for
- Strong React, TypeScript and JavaScript experience.
- Full-stack development experience.
- Familiarity with APIs, databases and system architecture.
- Interest in AI-powered products and LLM integrations.
- Someone who takes ownership and enjoys building from the ground up.
Compensation & Engagement
This is an unpaid, early-stage founding-team collaboration. There is currently no fixed salary. Potential equity or profit-sharing arrangements are not guaranteed and would require separate discussion and a written agreement.
We're interested in people who can think beyond writing code and contribute to building a useful product.
Website: https://getobserver.app
