Founding Software Engineer (AI & Automation)

Founding Software Engineer (AI & Automation) | Outbound Do you love building cutting-edge technology that helps people travel the world? About Us: outbound (www.outbound.sg) is a Singapore-based company revolutionizing the travel visa process through automation and AI.    Our mission is to eliminate the complexity of visa applications, empowering travelers with a seamless and digital-first experience. We are looking for a Founding Software Engineer to drive the development of our core tech features, focusing on LLM workflows and AI automation. If you're passionate about technology, speed, and innovation, this is your chance to shape the future of digital mobility.   What You'll Do: • Design, develop, and implement AI-powered automation features to enhance visa processing efficiency. • Build and optimize LLM-based workflows to improve customer interactions and operational processes. • Collaborate closely with product and operations teams to identify high-impact automation opportunities. • Deploy scalable solutions that enhance our platform’s intelligence, accuracy, and speed. • Maintain a fast-paced development cycle, ensuring rapid iteration and deployment. • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, automation, and workflow optimization. Who You Are: • 5+ years of experience in software development, ideally in startups, tech projects, or AI-driven applications. • Strong experience with LLMs, NLP, and AI automation technologies. • Hands-on proficiency with Python, Node.js, or similar languages used in AI development. • Experience integrating AI models and APIs into scalable applications. • Ability to work in a fast-moving, high-trust environment where speed and execution matter. • Passionate about travel, mobility, and breaking down bureaucratic barriers with technology. • A team player who thrives on ownership, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact. • As a startup, we prioritize accountability and ownership, ensuring that every team member takes responsibility for their work while enjoying flexibility in how they achieve results. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits. • Fully remote work arrangements. • High-trust, high-autonomy work culture with a focus on action and execution. • A flexible work environment that allows you to spend more time with your family and balance personal priorities. • Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, international team shaping the future of travel tech. Interested? We encourage applications from developers worldwide; however, we will prioritize candidates closer to GMT+8 in timezone for better collaboration. Please submit your portfolio of work along with your resume and a short note on why you’d be a great fit to team@outbound.sg.