Founding Full Stack Software Engineer (Backend/AI Focus)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (100% On-site)

Compensation: $170,000 - $225,000 (Base Salary) + Significant Equity

We are an early-stage, YC-backed company building fully autonomous AI agents powered by in-house models that can find, exploit, and patch complex vulnerabilities in web applications at massive scale. We are seeking a passionate Founding Full Stack Software Engineer to build and scale the core systems. This is a high-impact role with a focus on backend architecture and AI agent systems, directly addressing the speed and scale challenges posed by AI-generated code.

As a Founding Engineer, you will have significant responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining our scalable, high-performance web applications and cutting-edge AI Agent systems. Your focus will be on the backend and AI components.

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Robusta Technology Group (RTG) is a key driver of digital transformation by providing a holistic tech ecosystem. RTG works with its local and international partners to help build digital customer experiences, establish engineering hubs and build ventures across multiple industries and domains. In this pursuit, RTG serves as a catalyst for impact and growth through events, spaces and content focused on creating impact and growth across the different interactions.

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech consultancy group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe.

Job Overview

About the Company 

We are a UAE-based technology company focused on building scalable digital platforms and logistic solutions for modern enterprises. Our team operates in both physical and remote environments, bringing together experienced engineers who value innovation and collaboration. We strive to deliver products that are efficient, secure, and designed for long-term growth. 

About the Role 

We are looking for a Front-End Developer with strong React skills to build responsive and efficient web applications. You will turn modern UI and UX designs into clean, functional components, connect them with APIs, and ensure smooth performance across all devices. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, writes clear code, and works well in a collaborative environment. 

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About us:

Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Penetration Tester to join our growing security team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across our innovative fintech platform. You will conduct advanced penetration tests on our web applications, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure, working closely with our development and operations teams to embed security into the core of our products and protect our customers' sensitive financial data. 🛡️

Company Profile
AHOY is a leading technology firm focused on innovation and digital transformation. We specialize in developing scalable software solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences. Our diverse team is driven by a commitment to quality and excellence, providing an inclusive and dynamic workplace for tech enthusiasts to grow and thrive.

Position Overview
We are in search of a talented Senior Full Stack Developer to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building high-performance applications and ensuring seamless integration of frontend and backend services. This role requires a solid understanding of modern web technologies and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.

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Company Profile
AHOY is an innovative company specializing in developing advanced digital solutions that drive transformation across industries. Our remote work culture promotes flexibility and collaboration, enabling our team members to contribute their best ideas and skills from anywhere in the world. We pride ourselves on blending cutting-edge technology with creative problem-solving, ultimately ensuring our clients achieve their goals in the digital landscape.

Position Overview
We are on the lookout for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our remote team. This role involves crafting engaging and intuitive user interfaces while leveraging the latest frontend technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life and optimize our web applications for performance and usability.

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Company Overview

AHOY is at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences. With a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to excellence, AHOY thrives on collaboration and creativity, pushing the boundaries of technology to achieve remarkable results. We are passionate about developing intuitive and elegant web applications that reflect our client's visions and goals.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Frontend Engineer to join our remote team at AHOY. In this role, you will be responsible for building responsive and high-performance user interfaces for our web applications, ensuring they provide a seamless experience for our users. If you have a knack for translating design concepts into efficient, functional code and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

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About Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

Currently, we are hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer for one of our partner organizations in KSA on a 1-year contract, offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Main Responsibilities

Development & Architecture

• Lead the development of high-performance, scalable web applications.
• Design and build reusable, modular, and high-quality React components.
• Architect and manage complex state management using Redux, Context API, Recoil, etc.
• Implement and manage API integrations (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and performance (e.g., lazy loading, client-side rendering).
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

Collaboration & Leadership

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

Our client is building the first browser-native AI agents for financial advisory. Their agents can see what's on-screen, understand context, and perform compliant actions and multi-step workflows across any tool without APIs. They are a VC-backed startup with millions in funding and support from leading fintech investors.

They are seeking a Founding Fullstack Engineer to work closely with the CTO, CPO, and design team to deliver core product features and evolve their AI agent platform. This role offers early ownership, rapid shipping, and direct influence on the company's technical direction.

What You'll Do

• Cover the full stack, including front-end web applications and back-end services.
• Develop core features for browser automation and enterprise integrations.
• Evolve and integrate AI-driven workflows into the platform.
• Own projects from conception to deployment in a high-autonomy, fast-paced environment.

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Location: Los Angeles, CA (Santa Monica)

Employment Type: Full-time

On-site: 5 days/week in-person

About the Role

Our client is building fully autonomous AI agents that can find, exploit, and patch complex vulnerabilities in web applications at massive scale, moving at the speed of AI-generated code. As a Founding Full-Stack Software Engineer (with a strong focus on backend and AI), you will be crucial in designing and developing their core agent systems and scalable web applications. You will be joining an early-stage startup with a deep technical focus on the intersection of Cybersecurity and AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop modular, reusable, and maintainable features primarily using Python.
• Design and create RESTful APIs in Python specifically to power AI Agents.
• Build Agentic AI systems and custom tools/protocols for cybersecurity applications.
• Design efficient PostgreSQL database systems and optimize backend services for performance and scalability.
• Build and maintain backend systems using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and diagnose/optimize code bottlenecks.

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