Vibe Coder, Applied AI & Rapid MVP Builder

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.