Mid/Sr. Full-Stack Engineer

About the role

In this position, you will be a key contributor to building and enhancing the digital backbone of Athlete To Athlete. We are looking for an "AI-First" engineer—someone who doesn't just write code, but leverages the latest in Generative AI to accelerate development cycles and builds intelligent features that redefine youth sports mentorship.

This role requires a deep understanding of full-stack development combined with a passion for integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI tools into the product and the development workflow itself. You will own projects from ideation to deployment, seeing your impact on our athletes and mentors in real-time.

You will work across our entire stack, from crafting responsive customer-facing interfaces to architecting robust APIs and AI-driven backend logic. This is an hybrid/on-site position based in Santa Monica.

Key Responsibilities

• AI-Driven Development: Utilize AI coding assistants (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) to maintain high-velocity output and ensure code quality, while staying updated on the latest AI development trends
• Product Intelligence: Design and implement AI-powered features, such as personalized mentor matching, automated content moderation, and intelligent communication tools for athletes
• Full-Stack Engineering: Build and maintain robust web applications and websites using React/Next.js, eventually expanding into native mobile environments
• Backend & API Architecture: Develop scalable APIs and backend services in Python/Django, integrating third-party AI APIs (Vertex AI, etc.) to enhance platform capabilities
• Data Stewardship: Design and optimize Postgres databases to manage data securely, ensuring our data architecture is "AI-ready" for future training or RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementations
• Cross-Functional Optimization: Partner with teams across the company to automate internal workflows using AI, streamlining the customer lifecycle and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications

• AI-Native Mindset: Demonstrated experience using AI tools to accelerate your development workflow and a clear vision for how AI can transform the user experience in sports tech
• Technical Excellence: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with a strong foundation in modern web development (performance, accessibility, and SEO)
• Frontend Mastery: Deep experience with React and Next.js
• Backend Proficiency: Familiarity with Python and Django (or a strong desire to master them quickly)
• Data Fluency: Comfortable with Postgres or other relational database systems
• Agile Problem Solving: Strong communication skills and the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice to Have

• AI Integration: Experience working with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, or vector databases
• Marketplace Experience: Previous work building two-sided marketplaces
• Infrastructure: Experience managing AWS or other cloud providers
• Startup Grit: Previous experience in early-stage companies where you wore many hats

The Athlete’s Edge

• Experience as a college athlete
• Deep passion for the youth sports ecosystem

Benefits

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Athlete To Athlete is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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