Join a team that values craft over noise
Blacktail is a small, engineering-focused organization. We hire people who value deep work, take pride in their craft, and prefer building systems over attending meetings. If you're looking for a startup with ping-pong tables and free kombucha, this isn't it.
What We Value
Engineering craftsmanship
We care about code quality, system design, and long-term maintainability. No "move fast and break things."
Focus and depth
Deep work over constant context switching. Thoughtful architecture over rapid feature churn.
Low-overhead collaboration
Async-first communication, minimal meetings, clear documentation. Respect for maker time.
Continuous learning
Exposure to diverse technical challenges. Encouragement to explore, experiment, and level up.
Open Roles
AI Engineer
Build production AI systems with LLMs, orchestration layers, and intelligent automation.
- →Design and implement LLM-powered applications and workflows
- →Build retrieval systems, prompt engineering pipelines, and context management
- →Optimize AI system performance, cost, and reliability
- →Collaborate with clients to translate business needs into AI solutions
Full-Stack Engineer
Develop modern web applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems end-to-end.
- →Build scalable backend services and RESTful/GraphQL APIs
- →Develop responsive frontend applications with React/Next.js
- →Design database schemas and optimize query performance
- →Deploy and maintain production systems with proper monitoring
Python Engineer
Develop backend services, data pipelines, and automation systems in Python.
- →Build robust Python services and APIs (FastAPI, Django)
- →Create ETL pipelines and data processing workflows
- →Integrate with external APIs and third-party services
- →Write clean, well-tested, maintainable Python code
DevOps Engineer
Design infrastructure, build CI/CD pipelines, and ensure reliable production operations.
- →Architect and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- →Build and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- →Implement observability systems (logging, metrics, tracing)
- →Ensure security, compliance, and disaster recovery readiness
Engineering Intern
Learn by building real systems alongside experienced engineers.
- →Contribute to production codebases under mentorship
- →Work on well-scoped features and internal tools
- →Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- →Gain exposure to modern engineering practices and tools
How We Hire
We hire slowly and deliberately. Our process focuses on technical depth, communication skills, and cultural fit. No leetcode puzzles, no whiteboard theatrics.
What we look for:
• Strong fundamentals and problem-solving ability
• Experience building and shipping production systems
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Self-direction and ownership mentality
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
Our process:
1. Initial conversation about background and interests
2. Technical discussion or take-home project (your choice)
3. System design or architecture conversation
4. Team fit discussion with potential colleagues
We believe great engineers come from diverse backgrounds. If you're self-taught, career-switching, or taking a non-traditional path—and you can demonstrate strong technical skills—we want to hear from you.
Interested? Send your resume and a brief note about what you'd like to build to: (email will be displayed on the page)
careers@blacktailtechnology.com