Software Engineer (AI-First)

About the role

Wise Pelican is an AI-first engineering organization where nearly all of our code is written by AI agents. The Software Engineer will design, build, and ship production-ready code, collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers, and contribute to quality and developer experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve user-facing features with TypeScript and React.
• Use AI coding tools daily (Claude Code, Cursor, Lovable, Bolt) to design, build, and ship production-ready code.
• Collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers to turn ideas into live features.
• Think like a product engineer: understand the “why,” prioritize user impact, and iterate based on feedback and data.
• Contribute to quality: write clear PRs, basic tests, and keep speed/quality in balance.
• Learn and apply modern DevEx: CI/CD basics, environment setup, and lightweight automation.

Qualifications

• You have a strong portfolio, you’re a self-taught builder, or you’re even a recent grad.
• You love building things that matter and care about users, outcomes, and results.
• Excited about AI-assisted development and curious about new tools.
• Solid foundation in TypeScript and front-end frameworks like React.
• You’re comfortable with Git, Github, and CI/CD best practices (branches, PRs, rebasing, code review, github actions, testing, error logging).
• Collaborative, creative, and unafraid to experiment.

Benefits

• Major Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Away
• Professional Development Stipends
• 401(k) at tenure milestone

Pay

This role is currently benchmarked by industry standards and ranges from $60,000–$85,000. Offered compensation is based on merit and relevant qualifications.

Schedule

The Software Engineer works full-time in an in-office position located in Scottsdale, Arizona.