
AI Engineer at HyperDev. We are seeking a highly skilled and agile AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy fast-turnaround AI prototypes. In this role, you will work closely with our product and engineering teams to explore innovative AI solutions that can be tested and validated rapidly. You’ll play a critical role in translating conceptual ideas into tangible MVPs using machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI technologies.. RESPONSIBILITIES. . Rapidly build and iterate on AI prototypes using tools such as AI Agents, LLM API calls, Pydantic AI, Langchain, RAGs, and other . . Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI use cases and data requirements.. . Build interactive demos or APIs to showcase the prototypes to internal or external stakeholders.. . Stay current with AI/ML advancements and evaluate new tools and libraries that can accelerate development.. . Optimize app performance and scalability for proof-of-concept demos.. . Minimum:. . Deep proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, including advanced types and modern features.. . Strong experience with the React and Remix full-stack frameworks.. . Solid understanding of Node.js and its ecosystem.. . Proven experience with modern build tools (Vite) and package managers (pnpm).. . Familiarity with Git/GitHub and CI/CD pipelines.. . Understanding of in-browser development environments and WebContainers.. . Excellent problem-solving skills in a full-stack, real-time development context.. . Solid grasp of full-stack web application development principles.. . Understanding of AI agent interaction and prompt engineering.. . Experience with automated code quality and testing tools (ESLint, Prettier, Vitest or similar).. . Practical experience integrating and managing third-party APIs, particularly LLM APIs.. . Foundational understanding of LLM concepts (context windows, prompt engineering).. . Experience with Cloudflare Workers/Pages for serverless logic.. . Proficiency in SCSS and UnoCSS (or Tailwind CSS).. . Solid understanding of Git, including pull request workflows and conflict resolution.. . Preferred: . . Experience integrating AI/LLM technologies (e.g., Vercel AI SDK, @ai-sdk/openai).. . Familiarity with Python, especially in shell environments.. . Experience with Cloudflare-specific tools (Wrangler, KV).. . Experience with monorepo/workspace tools (pnpm workspaces, Nx, Turborepo, Lerna).. . Knowledge of binary/text file handling, character encoding, and file system abstraction.. . Expertise in advanced CSS and modern CSS-in-JS methodologies.. . Active participation in open source projects.. . Experience with Coolify for deployment automation.. . Implementation of Git hooks with Husky and lint-staged for code quality.. . Understanding and application of CI/CD principles.. . Familiarity with testing frameworks beyond Vitest (e.g., Jest, E2E testing).. . Experience with Linux/Mac/Windows packaging (Electron Builder).. . Understanding of cloud and DevOps concepts, including Docker, environment variables, and deployment pipelines.. . Experience creating technical documentation using Markdown.. . Experience with specific integrated services (Supabase, Expo, Stripe, Figma).. . Deeper understanding of Web Workers for performance optimization.. . Advanced LLM interaction principles (Prompt Engineering, Model Stacking).. . Strong grasp of native React and Remix state management patterns.. . Ability to design and implement custom state synchronization mechanisms.. . Company Location: South Africa.