POSTED April 18

Software Engineer/Developer (Unpaid Part-time) at maka.AI

  • Programming
  • Fulltime
  • Anywhere (100% Remote) Only
Job Description

Do you enjoy making an impact and working in an empowering, promising, entrepreneurial start-up team environment?

Who are we?
Maka.AI is an AI-driven tech startup developing a learning system for high school students, college students, and young professionals to learn programming skills and enhance human talents to become leaders in future computing systems. Founded by MIT and Harvard alumni, incubated through the MIT Innovation Headquarters (IHQ), and backed by the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund, maka.AI is selected as an advisor company for MIT Schwarzman College of Computing. Maka.AI holds this honor alongside companies such as Accenture, KPMG, MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, Dropbox, Mathworks, and Verizon due to its expertise in education, data science, AI/ML modeling, and business management.

*A co-founder of a unicorn startup has joined the maka.AI board of advisors. *

What are we looking for?
We’re seeking a self-motivated software developer who values a culture that prioritizes Creativity, Self-Discipline, Freedom, and Responsibility. You’ll be a member of a team dedicated to creating a tech AI-driven learning system.
Seeking an applicant who values:
*Entrepreneurial spirit *Joining a startup team. *Making an impact. *Long-term outlook

Responsibilities:
● Act as a key contributor to the design and development of a new web/mobile app system with features aimed at providing solutions to users and improving the user experience.
● Assist the business side in collecting requirements for the web/mobile app systems
● Participate in research and discussion of choosing frontend and backend tech stack
● Work with PM and/or UX designers directly on product developments
● Meet with Top tech companies’ senior engineers and work with them directly
● Chances to mentor/lead 1-2 entry-level developers.

Requirements:
● At least three (3) years of experience in developing web apps and(or) mobile apps through all stages of the development lifecycle (design, develop, test, deploy)
● Experience in one or more following programming languages: Javascript/Typescript, HTML/CSS, Python, Bash, Java, Kotlin, Scala
● Experience in one or more tech stacks below: Django, ReactJs, Firebase, Github
● Interested in one or more areas: AI, Game Development, Development.
● Independent problem solver with Strong capability in programming and debugging
● Able to mentor/manage more early-stage developers.
● Self-motivated and desire to be an entrepreneur as well as willing to grow into leadership roles and expand your skill sets
● An excellent teammate, partner, and facilitator
● Computer Science undergraduate or master program/degree or equivalent and above
● Preferred you’re in the Great Boston area. Either Hybrid or remote works.
10 hours of dedication per week, including meeting

What You Get:
● Support from maka.AI’s team members and the entrepreneurial ecosystem of MIT and Harvard communities
● The opportunity to work with a team of highly motivated entrepreneurs with experience from MIT, Harvard, Google, Amazon, Meta, and McKinsey.
● Act as a key contributor in implementing maka.AI’s codebase and improving the coding experience.
● The opportunity of leading 1,2 + entry/junior engineers in specific areas

Location: Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) at One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
We are located in the center of the MIT and Harvard Campus at Cambridge, MA 

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