Ship weekly, not quarterly
Every engineer deploys to production every week. Not staging. Not a branch. Production. Real users, real feedback, real impact.
CAREERS AT 1RAFT
Build products that ship. Not decks that don't.
1Raft ships AI products in weeks, not quarters. 100+ launched across dozens of industries. Small team, real ownership, zero bureaucracy.
WHY 1RAFT
What makes this place different.
No layers. No waterfall. No waiting three sprints for a decision. You work directly with founders and ship to production every week.
Ownership, not tickets
You own a product, not a Jira board. From architecture decisions to deployment strategy, the people who build it decide how it works.
Learn by shipping
You'll work across AI, SaaS, mobile, and automation projects in industries from healthcare to hospitality. Breadth plus depth.
Small team, zero politics
Under 30 people. No middle management. No status meetings. Slack, async updates, and weekly demos. That's the process.
Founder-led, not committee-led
Technical decisions are made by engineers who write code, not by executives who read summaries. The founder reviews PRs.
Remote-first, async-default
Work from anywhere in India. Core overlap hours, not mandatory 9-to-5. We judge output, not hours logged.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Compensation is table stakes. Here's the rest.
Competitive salary
Market-rate or above. Reviewed every 6 months based on performance and market data.
Health insurance
Full medical coverage for you and your family. No waiting period.
Flexible hours
Core overlap window for collaboration. Outside that, work when you are most productive.
Learning budget
Annual budget for courses, conferences, and certifications. Use it or lose it - most people use it.
Home office setup
Stipend for monitor, chair, and peripherals. Comfortable workspace is non-negotiable.
Paid time off
Generous PTO plus public holidays. Take time off without guilt or approval chains.
Team retreats
In-person meetups for the team. Work together, eat together, build relationships beyond Slack.
Side project time
Dedicated hours for open-source contributions, internal tools, or experiments. Build what interests you.
OPEN POSITIONS
Roles we are hiring for right now.
Every role at 1Raft involves real product work across multiple industries. No bench. No internal projects disguised as client work.
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Engineering
Full-timeRemote (India)4-7 years
Build end-to-end products across React, Next.js, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure. You'll own features from database schema to deployment.
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Responsibilities
- Architect and build full-stack features across client and API layers
- Write production-ready code with automated tests and CI/CD pipelines
- Lead technical decisions on assigned projects with minimal oversight
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and pair programming
- Deploy and monitor applications on AWS or Vercel
Requirements
- 4+ years building production web applications with React and Node.js
- Strong TypeScript skills and experience with Next.js or similar frameworks
- Database design experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or equivalent
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Vercel)
- Ability to communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical team members
AI/ML Engineer
Engineering
Full-timeRemote (India)3-6 years
Build AI features - RAG pipelines, LLM integrations, agent workflows - that ship to production in client products. Not research. Production.
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Responsibilities
- Design and implement RAG pipelines, LLM integrations, and AI agent workflows
- Evaluate and fine-tune models for specific client domains
- Build production APIs for AI features with monitoring and observability
- Optimize model inference costs and latency for real-world usage
- Stay current on AI/ML tooling and evaluate new approaches for client projects
Requirements
- 3+ years building production ML/AI systems (not just notebooks)
- Experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Claude, open-source models)
- Python proficiency with frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, or equivalent
- Understanding of vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval systems
- Strong software engineering fundamentals - testing, deployment, monitoring
React Native Developer
Engineering
Full-timeRemote (India)3-5 years
Build cross-platform mobile apps that people use daily. Loyalty programs, booking systems, health apps - real products with real users.
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Responsibilities
- Build and maintain React Native applications for iOS and Android
- Implement complex UI interactions and animations with smooth performance
- Integrate native modules and third-party SDKs as needed
- Write automated tests and manage app store deployments via Expo or EAS
- Collaborate with designers to translate Figma specs into pixel-perfect screens
Requirements
- 3+ years of production React Native development
- Published apps on App Store and Google Play
- Experience with Expo ecosystem and over-the-air updates
- Understanding of mobile performance optimization and memory management
- Strong React fundamentals and TypeScript proficiency
DevOps Engineer
Engineering
Full-timeRemote (India)3-5 years
Build and maintain the infrastructure that runs 100+ products. CI/CD, monitoring, security, cost optimization - you keep everything running.
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Responsibilities
- Design and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
- Set up monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures
- Implement security best practices and manage access controls
- Optimize cloud costs without sacrificing reliability or performance
Requirements
- 3+ years managing production cloud infrastructure on AWS or GCP
- Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
- Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform or equivalent
- Understanding of networking, security, and compliance fundamentals
- Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or similar
UI/UX Designer
Design
Full-timeRemote (India)3-5 years
Design interfaces for AI products, SaaS platforms, and mobile apps. You'll own the design from user research to final handoff.
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Responsibilities
- Create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups in Figma
- Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions
- Build and maintain design systems with reusable component libraries
- Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure design fidelity in production
- Present design rationale to clients and iterate based on feedback
Requirements
- 3+ years designing web and mobile products (not just marketing sites)
- Strong Figma skills including auto-layout, variants, and prototyping
- Portfolio showing end-to-end product design from research to production
- Understanding of accessibility standards and responsive design
- Bonus: familiarity with Tailwind CSS, React components, or front-end basics
Technical Project Manager
Management
Full-timeRemote (India)4-7 years
Run client projects from kickoff to launch. You translate business requirements into sprint plans and keep engineers shipping on time.
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Responsibilities
- Manage 2-3 concurrent client projects from discovery through delivery
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and sprint backlogs
- Run weekly client demos and manage client expectations
- Identify risks early and propose mitigation plans before they become blockers
- Coordinate across engineering, design, and QA to hit delivery milestones
Requirements
- 4+ years managing software development projects (not just Gantt charts)
- Technical background - you should understand APIs, databases, and deployment
- Experience with agile delivery and sprint-based development workflows
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Bonus: experience with AI/ML projects or startup environments
LIFE AT 1RAFT
What a week actually looks like.
Monday
Sprint planning for the week. 30 minutes. Pick your tasks, flag blockers, done.
Tuesday–Thursday
Deep work. No standing meetings. Async updates in Slack. Code reviews happen same-day.
Friday
Weekly demo to the client. Deploy to production. Retrospective if needed. Ship and reflect.
Between projects
Internal tools, learning, open-source contributions. No bench anxiety - you're always building.
FAQ
Common questions about working at 1Raft.
Three steps: portfolio or resume review, a technical conversation (not a whiteboard), and a paid trial project. The whole process takes 1-2 weeks.
Next Step
No open role that fits?
Send us your portfolio anyway. We're always looking for strong engineers and designers. When the right project comes, we'll reach out.