Founding Fullstack Engineer

The Role: Founding Fullstack EngineerAs a Founding Fullstack Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in building and scaling Kismet's transformative AI platform. This is an opportunity to work on a brand-new technology that brings personalization to the forefront of the hospitality experience and positions hotels to sell directly to guests in the coming AI platform shift.You'll collaborate closely with leadership to design and implement features, tackle challenging problems, and drive innovation in an untapped space. As one of the first engineering hires, you'll have the autonomy to make critical technical decisions, shape the engineering culture, and directly influence the future of our platform. Your work will directly impact how hotels engage with their guests and transform how travelers plan and book their trips.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Stack Development:Build and maintain features across the stack using Next.jsNestJS, and TypeScriptDeliver Customization at Scale:Create intuitive front-end experiences that empower hotels to offer seamless, personalized booking flows, redefining how guests interact with travel platforms.Collaborate Cross-Functionally:Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and leadership, driving innovation and ensuring that technical solutions align with Kismet's mission of personalization at scale.Scalable Architecture:Architect robust systems for real-time data processing, distributed workflows, and complex integrations.AI Integration:Leverage AI/ML tools like OpenAIand LangChainto enable dynamic, intelligent guest interactions.Shape the Product:Play a key role in defining the technical roadmap and ensuring the platform can scale to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market.Our Tech StackFrontend:Next.js (App Router)TypeScriptTanStack Query (React Query)Tailwind CSSBackend:NestJS (TypeScript)PostgreSQL with Prisma ORMRedis and BullMQAI/ML integrations (OpenAI, LangChain)Email APIs (Gmail, Outlook, SendGrid)Infrastructure:Google Cloud PlatformEvent-driven architectureMonitoring with SentryWhat We're Looking ForMust-Have Qualifications:Professional experience in full-stack development, with expertise in Next.jsReact, and TypeScriptProven ability to build scalable, secure backend systems using NestJSor similar frameworks.Proficiency in relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL) and ORMs like Prisma.Experience in web application development.Knowledge of cloud platforms (especially GCPFamiliarity with authentication systems (OAuth, SSO) and security best practices.A product-first mindset with a passion for creating seamless, user-centric solutions.A deep passion for providing exceptional UX through software craftsmanship.Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.Nice-to-Have Skills:Familiarity with AI/ML technologies (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain).Previous experience in hospitality tech, SaaS, or social media web applications.Experience with PythonFastAPI.Why Join Kismet?Equity Opportunity:As a founding team member, you'll receive a meaningful equity stake and share in the success of the company.Redefine Hospitality:Be part of a team that's bringing personalization at scale to an industry ready for transformation.Ownership & Impact:Take on meaningful, high-ownership projects where your work directly shapes our product and vision.Innovative Technology:Work with cutting-edge tools and AI/ML integrations to solve real-world problems.Flexible & Remote:Enjoy the freedom of a remote-first culture with the flexibility to work from anywhere.Early-Stage Opportunity:Join at the ground floor of a startup positioned to redefine an industry.About KismetKismet is redefining travel with AI-powered personalization. Our platform empowers hotels of any size to deliver tailored guest experiences"”once limited to large groups or luxury brands"”at scale. By enabling customization across all booking channels, including AI-powered guest agents, we're helping hotels meet the expectations of the next generation of travelers.Founded by one experienced leader with deep expertise in hospitality operations and distribution and another with years of experience in AI/ML at a global retailer, Kismet is venture-backed and financially secure, with the runway to execute on our ambitious vision. Early investment and advisory support from industry experts in AI and hotel distribution underscores our belief that the future of travel lies in personalization at scale.How to ApplyIf you're excited about building transformative technology and driving personalization at scale, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a short note telling us why you're interested in Kismet and how your experience aligns with the role to jason@.

Created: 2025-01-26