Senior FullStack Engineer

We are looking for a Senior FullStack Engineer to join a venture-backed startup that is transforming the quick-service industry with a conversational ai assistan t built to handle drive-thru orders with unmatched speed, accuracy, and efficiency. We’re seeking a high-energy, mission-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces continuous learning, and is passionate about shaping the future of AI-driven customer experiences in restaurants. You will become part of a US-based company collaborating closely with the client to improve, develop and scale a voice AI assistant for drive-thru ordering. The product is already deployed in real-world scenarios and is positioned for rapid growth. The team’s current goals include: Boosting automation for the ordering process with a long-term vision of fully eliminating the need for human intervention. Improving the speed, reliability, and accuracy of the ordering process to deliver a seamless experience for both customers and restaurant staff. As part of the core engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in defining the technical architecture, driving innovation, and building a product that is shaping the next generation of restaurant technology. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy core components of the AI-driven platform, ensuring scalability, security, quality and high performance. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver rapid iterations and improvements. Make strategic technical decisions that define the architecture, tools, and frameworks used across the platform. Integrate AI and LLM-based technologies into production-ready solutions for real-time user interactions. Investigate and resolve real-world performance issues, ensuring reliability and exceptional user experience. Contribute to shaping technical culture and best practices, including mentoring and supporting future engineering hires. Take part in production support duty during daylight hours (7 AM EST – midday EST), including incidents monitoring and troubleshooting as needed. Skills Required 6+ YOE as a FullStack engineer with the knowledge and experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable systems. Experience with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines. Building and maintaining automated testing and deployment pipelines. SQL and database optimization (PostgreSQL preferred) Ownership mindset and end-to-end project delivery Startup mentality and ability to work in fast-paced environmentsli> Problem-solving and debugging complex issues Cross-functional team collaboration Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies Clear and proactive communication in English Nice to have Experience integrating AI/ML systems or APIs (LLMs, conversational AI frameworks). Engagement Model: Direct Independent Contractor (Please read carefully) This is an independent contractor opportunity based on a direct contractual relationship between Zoolatech and the individual service provider. To facilitate this direct partnership, we engage with professionals who are registered and operate as a sole proprietorship, private entrepreneur, or an equivalent self-employment status in your country. Please note, our model does not accommodate contracts through third-party intermediaries such as agencies, incubators, or umbrella companies. The essential requirement is your ability to enter into a service agreement and invoice Zoolatech directly. This is not an offer of direct employment. Please note that only candidates whose profiles closely match our requirements will be contacted. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Business Development Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zoolatech by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr