Athlete To Athlete

Athlete To Athlete

Mid/Sr. Full-Stack Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$200kDetected 106 days ago
PythonReactNext.jsDjangoBackend DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentPostgreSQLAWSLLMsRAGAccessibilitySEOCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • You will work across our entire stack, from crafting responsive customer-facing interfaces to architecting robust APIs and AI-driven backend logic.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • Build and maintain robust web applications and websites using React/Next.js, eventually expanding into native mobile environments.
  • Develop scalable APIs and backend services in Python/Django, integrating third-party AI APIs (Vertex AI, etc.) to enhance platform capabilities.
  • You will own projects from ideation to deployment, seeing your impact on our athletes and mentors in real-time.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • Agile Problem Solving: Strong communication skills and the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with a strong foundation in modern web development (performance, accessibility, and SEO).
  • Deep experience with React and Next.js.
  • Familiarity with Python and Django (or a strong desire to master them quickly).
  • 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.
  • 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 or a deep passion for the youth sports ecosystem.
  • Athlete to Athlete is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

  • This is an hybrid/on-site position based in Santa Monica.
  • Comfortable with Postgres or other relational database systems.
  • Experience working with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, or vector databases.

Compensation

  • $175k-$200k

Benefits

  • 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.

Company info

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Experience as a college athlete or a deep passion for the youth sports ecosystem.
  • 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.
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