Software Engineer - Algeria
Summary
Software engineer at The Flex, an AI operating system for short-term rental operators, building and scaling the platform end to end: APIs, event-driven automations, LLM/AI-agent workflows, and integrations (Airbnb, Stripe, Twilio, OpenAI). Stack: Python/FastAPI, React/TypeScript, Supabase/PostgreSQL, AWS serverless. Remote anywhere in Algeria.
About us
is the AI operating system for short-term rental businesses, helping property managers run their operations on autopilot.
Born out of The Flex, a short-term rental operator that scaled to an eight-figure business using its own software, is now launching as a standalone platform for short-term rental operators worldwide.
The Flex is the biggest short-term rental operator in Algeria and the best in the country.
We bring reservations, guest communication, pricing, payments, cleaning, maintenance and reporting into one platform, helping operators automate manual work, reduce costs, increase revenue and scale their portfolios.
We are looking for a highly ambitious Software Engineer based in Algeria who wants to build systems that solve real problems at scale. You will build, ship, automate and deliver products that directly impact property managers, their teams and their guests.
If you are excited by APIs, automation, AI agents, cloud infrastructure and building products from the ground up, we want to meet you.
What you will build
You will help build and scale , the platform powering every part of a short-term rental business: customer-facing products, automation engines, AI-powered workflows, integrations and operational systems.
Your work will span the full short-term rental lifecycle: listing distribution, pricing and bookings, guest stays, property operations and financial reporting.
Your mission
Build the core platform
Design and develop scalable applications, services and APIs for reservations, availability, pricing, payments, guest experiences and property operations.
Create powerful automations
Build event-driven workflows that remove repetitive work, from scheduling cleaning after a booking to sending check-in instructions and generating owner statements.
Develop AI-powered systems
Use LLMs and AI agents to automate guest communication, triage maintenance requests, support pricing decisions and help operators manage their portfolios.
Design API-first architecture
Create robust APIs that connect internal services, booking channels, third-party providers and customer systems.
Integrate the ecosystem
Build and maintain integrations with platforms including Airbnb, Hostaway, Stripe, Twilio, OpenAI, Google and other partners across the short-term rental ecosystem.
Solve complex operational problems
Real-time reservation and availability sync
Dynamic pricing intelligence
Smart lock access and key management
Automated guest communication across channels
Cleaning and maintenance automation
Owner reporting and financial workflows
AI-powered monitoring and alerts
Move fast and own delivery
Own projects end to end: from understanding an operator's problem to architecture, implementation, deployment and ongoing improvement.
Tech stack
We care more about capability than specific technologies, but our current stack includes:
Python, FastAPI
React, TypeScript
Supabase, PostgreSQL
AWS, serverless architecture
OpenAI APIs, Twilio, Stripe
Docker, GitHub Actions
You might be a great fit if you have
Experience building and owning production software
Experience with Python, FastAPI, React or similar frameworks
A solid understanding of APIs, databases and cloud architecture
The ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
Strong problem-solving skills and a product mindset
Curiosity about AI, automation and operational efficiency
A bias toward action, shipping and learning from real users
Bonus points for experience with short-term rentals or hospitality tech, multi-tenant SaaS, booking channel integrations, AI agents, event-driven architectures, Supabase or AWS serverless.
Why join us
Build something meaningful: solve problems short-term rental operators face daily, with direct access to The Flex's operations to test ideas.
Extreme ownership: real freedom and responsibility over technical decisions.
Small team, massive opportunity: work closely with the founders and shape the product.
Learn faster: software, AI, automation and hospitality operations, all at once.
Performance-based rewards: competitive pay with real upside for exceptional performers.
Remote in Algeria: work from any wilaya. We care about outcomes, not hours.
This role is not for you if
You want a slow-paced corporate environment
You prefer a narrowly defined role with limited product involvement
You need detailed instructions for every task
You avoid ownership and accountability
We are looking for someone who wants to help build the AI operating system for the short-term rental industry.
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