7+ years of professional software engineering experience. Proven experience building and shipping AI-powered applications. Ability to code in any language supported by AI tools. Deep understanding of LLM architectures, embeddings, vector databases, and orchestration frameworks. Solid grasp of software architecture, scalability, and performance optimization. Bias toward shipping with discipline for best practices (testing, code reviews, monitoring). Ability to self-manage, communicate clearly, and thrive in a remote environment.