ABOUT

Popcorn is an innovative conversational commerce engine revolutionizing how MENA SMEs conduct business through messaging apps. We’re a small, agile team that values efficiency and impact. We’re looking for a talented, self-driven Product Engineer to take full ownership of our platform’s development and enhancement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Development: Design, develop, and implement product features in collaboration with the product and engineering teams. Experience with building AI pipelines using LLMs, such as LangChain, is highly desirable.

• Ownership: Take full ownership of the product life cycle, from conception to deployment and beyond.

• Technical Expertise: Utilize your expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, and Next.js/React.js to develop robust, scalable solutions. Experience with communication engines (e.g., chatbots, messaging systems) is a plus.

• Front-End Development: Apply a strong front-end skillset to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.

• DevOps: Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and DevOps practices to streamline deployment and maintenance processes.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and customer support, to deliver high-quality products.

• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently, ensuring the platform runs smoothly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 3+ years in software engineering, preferably with a product-focused role. Solid experience in a well-established company is a bonus.

• Self-Driven: Demonstrated ability to work independently, driving projects to completion with minimal supervision.

• Skills: Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Next.js/React.js, and communication engines. Strong front-end development skills with experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.

• DevOps: Familiarity with AWS and DevOps practices is preferred.

• Design Sensibility: A good eye for design, with the ability to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces.

• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing requirements and take on multiple roles in a dynamic startup environment.

• GitHub: Active GitHub contributions and the ability to showcase projects.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation.

• Availability: Able to start within 30 days if selected.

• Team Player: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, thriving in a small team environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Growth: Opportunity to grow with a dynamic startup and make a real impact.

• Culture: A collaborative and inclusive work environment within a tight-knit team.

• Benefits: Competitive salary, ESOP.