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1851 Labs

1851 Labs

www.1851labs.com

11 Employees

About the Company

Charting a course for a billion creators to make magic—instantly.

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1851 Labs
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Software Engineer
Job Description
**Job Title:** Software Engineer (Founding Engineer) **Role Summary:** Drive end‑to‑end development of an AI‑powered creation platform. Operate across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and production AI models to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate features based on real‑user feedback. Work autonomously in a small, high‑impact team focused on making AI creation the leading form of entertainment. **Expactations:** - Ship high‑quality code with minimal supervision. - Form hypotheses, build fast prototypes, measure user response, and iterate. - Prioritize work that delivers measurable impact. - Collaborate closely with founders and the team to shape product direction. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack components using TypeScript, React, and Node.js. - Build and manage backend services and infrastructure with Convex. - Integrate and deploy hyper‑fast diffusion models into production. - Conduct rapid A/B testing and data‑driven analysis to refine features. - Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability across the stack. - Participate in architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Node.js. - Experience with Convex or comparable serverless backend platforms. - Familiarity with AI/ML model deployment, especially diffusion models. - Strong problem‑solving ability and instinct for product‑focused shipping. - Ability to work independently and make decisions without constant oversight. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - New graduates are welcome; formal certifications are optional.
Toronto, Canada
On site
12-03-2026