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Vibe Coder, Applied AI & Rapid MVP Builder
Suncoast Venture Studio
Software EngineeringSarasota, FL 34236
$75k - $95k
1 month ago
💻 Open SourceExplicitly requires vibe coding and rapid prototyping with AI tools; mentions agents and AI assistants (OpenClaw, Cursor, Claude Code) to build MVPs quickly.
About the Role
Hands-on builder role that uses AI-assisted tooling to rapidly prototype and deliver MVPs across web, backend, and AI workflows. Work directly with founders in an in-person venture studio to convert ideas into working, shippable prototypes and hand them off once validated.
Job Description
Role
Vibe Coder, Applied AI & Rapid MVP Builder — a hands-on builder role inside a venture studio focused on turning rough ideas into working MVPs in days using AI-assisted tools. This is an in-person role centered on rapid prototyping, shipping pragmatic solutions, and handing validated products off to founding teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Rapidly prototype and deploy web, backend, and AI-driven applications using AI-assisted coding tools (Replit, Base 44, Claude Code, Cursor).
- Design product flows, basic UX, and technical architecture concurrently.
- Build APIs, glue code, and integrate LLMs, agent frameworks, and orchestration workflows.
- Use tools like OpenClaw and other agent systems to automate and accelerate development.
- Make pragmatic tradeoffs to ship working, testable solutions (speed and learning prioritized over polish).
- Set initial technical and product direction, document work, and hand off to product/engineering teams once validated.
- Collaborate directly with founders, operators, and domain experts in a fast-paced studio environment.
Technical Skills
- Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), React or Vue, Tailwind or lightweight styling systems.
- Back-end / AI: API development, LLM integration, agent-based systems, orchestration frameworks, OpenClaw and similar tools.
- Data & Infra: SQL and NoSQL databases, Git/GitHub, Docker, basic cloud deployment experience.
- Tooling: Replit, Base 44, Claude Code, Cursor.
Requirements
- Demonstrable portfolio with recent projects, prototypes, or experiments (work from the last 6–12 months).
- GitHub repositories or equivalent source access and live demos/deployed apps when possible.
- Strong emphasis on AI-driven, real-world projects — resume-only applications are unlikely to be considered.
- Bachelor’s degree (required).
- Ability to work in-person at Sarasota, FL (commute required).
Role Characteristics & Fit
- This is a builder-first role, not a maintenance or long-term babysitting position.
- Prefer candidates who think in systems, understand product, and prioritize shipping and validation over perfect abstractions.
- You will work across multiple early-stage ventures and receive equity participation in ventures you help create.
Logistics & Compensation
- Job types: Full-time or Part-time.
- Expected hours: 20–40 per week.
- Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year.
- Work location: In person (Sarasota, FL). Occasional work from home is allowed but not a remote role.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Equity participation in studio ventures
Application Instructions
- Submit a portfolio of recent projects, GitHub repositories or source access, and live demos/deployed applications when possible.
- Include work completed or actively maintained in the last 6–12 months with emphasis on AI-driven projects.