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About Fluent Software Group Fluent Software Group is part ofValsoftCorporations family of operatinggroupsa global leader inacquiringand growing vertical market software companies. We focus on specialized industries where deepexpertisetruly makes the difference. At Fluent, we give founders and their teams a forever homepreserving their culture and momentum while unlockingnew resources, technology, and proven operational playbooks that fuel sustainable, long-term growth. The Mission Werebuilding AI startups inside an established portfolio of vertical software companiesand we need engineers who can make ideasreal,fast. Our mandate is to partner with Fluents existing businesses to create new AI-powered products and sell themintotheirverticalized customerbasesand once proven, expand beyond them. The starting point could be either:agentifyingan existing workflow that the business software already helpsfacilitatetoday, orbuildinga net-new product altogether. The through-line is simplewerecreating customer value in one of two forms: helping themoperatemoreefficiently, orhelping them capture revenue opportunitiestheyrecurrently missing. This is startup building with a cheat code: you get established customer relationships, industryexpertise, existing infrastructure, and revenue tovalidateagainstwithout starting from zero. The Opportunity Youllwork alongside an AI Ventures Lead who owns customer discovery, product strategy, and the roadmap. Your job is to be the person who makes their ideastangibletaking a validated concept or rough direction and turning it into a working,demoableprototype in days. This is a hands-on engineering role with real product influence.Yourenot just writing code tospecyoullshapehow things get built, push back when an approachwontwork, suggest better solutions,and make technical decisions on thefly.Youllintegrate AI APIs, build agentic workflows, stand up full-stack prototypes, and partner with portfolio company R&D teams to move the best work into production. This role is designed for someone who wants to grow into a technical leadership position. Build well, ship fast, and the scope expands with you. Note: We do have offices in Montreal and Toronto. The role could require working at the office should you be located there. Otherwise, it is remote. The MindsetWereHiring For Skills can be learned. Mindsetcant. These are the traits that will make you successful here: Builder Instinct: Youdrather build than plan. When someone describes a problem, your brainimmediatelystarts architecting the solution.Yourethe person who has a working version before the meeting ends. Speed Over Perfection: You understand that a prototype that lands in front of a customer on Wednesday is worth more than a polished product next quarter. You ship, you learn, you iterate. Self-Directed: Youdontneed detailed tickets to be productive. Give youa directionandyoullfigure out the restchoosing the right tools, making tradeoffs, and unblocking yourself without waiting for someone to tell you how. Technically Curious: Yourethe first to know when a new modeldrops,a framework ships a breaking change, or a toolemergesthat changes the game. You stay on the frontier because youcanthelp it. Collaborative: Youllwork closely with your Ventures Lead and with R&D teams at each portfolio company. You communicate clearly, ask good questions, earn trust from engineers who know their product deeply, and raise your hand early when somethingisntworking. Hungry: You want to build something that matters and grow your career fast. You see this as a launchpadnot a landing pad. WhatYoullDo Rapidly prototype AI-powered products and features: take a concept from your Ventures Lead and deliver a working,demoablesolution in 23 days. Build end-to-end: frontend, backend, API integrations, and databasewhatever it takes to get a prototype in front of a customer. Integrate AI model APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Azure) and build agentic workflows using function calling, tool use, and orchestration frameworks. Build RAG pipelines that ground AI in domain-specific customer data using vector databases and embedding models. Partner with portfolio company R&D teams to take validated prototypes intoproductiontranslating your fast-build into their architecture, standards, and infrastructure. Participate in customer demos and POCs alongside your Ventures Lead, providing technical depth and fielding implementation questions. Technical Skills Youre a full-stack generalist who can wire together an entire working product solo. Wedontneed depth in every layerwe need someone who can go end-to-end, fast. Full-Stack Fundamentals Comfortable building end-to-end: modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, TypeScript), server-side development (Node.js, Python, or C#/.NET), REST/GraphQLAPIs, and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL). Youdont need to be an expert in every layer, but you need to be able to stand up a working,demoableproduct without waiting on another team. AI & Agentic Development Hands-on experience integrating AI model APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Azure Cognitive Services) into real productsnot just toy projects. Experience building agentic workflows: multi-step AI agents using function calling, tool use, and orchestration frameworks (LangChain,CrewAI,AutoGen, Semantic Kernel). Strong RAG skills: building pipelines that ground AI in domain-specific customer data using vector databases (Pinecone,Weaviate) and embedding models. Fluency in prompt engineering, token/cost management, and latency tradeoffs inproductionAI features. Tools & Velocity Proficiencywith AI-enhanced development tools (Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code,bolt.new, v0,Replit)and the instinct to adoptwhateversnext. Git, CI/CD, and agile workflows. You ship, you iterate, youdontover-process. Qualifications 14 years of professional experience in software engineering, applied AI, or product developmentbut whatyouvebuilt matters more than tenure. Demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to working prototype independently. Deep fluency in the AI tooling ecosystemand the habit of staying current. You know about new releases before anyone asks you to look. Clearcommunicator whocan explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with engineers across teams. A track recordof self-directed work: side projects, open-source contributions, hackathon wins, or entrepreneurial ventures carry significant weight. Bonus: experience in SaaS, vertical market software, or early-stage startup environments. What This Role Is Not This is not a role whereyoullpick up fully scoped tickets from a backlog.Theresno establishedplaybookand the requirements will often be ambiguous. Youwontbeheads-downona single productformonthsyoullmove between ideas quickly as the teamvalidatesand iterates. If you needheavystructure or prefer deep specialization over breadth and speed, thisisntthe right fit. If that excites youkeep reading. Why Fluent Growth-track role: Prove yourself as an engineer and grow into technical leadership as the products and team scale. Skin in the game: Compensation includes meaningful participation in the products successbecause we want youbuildinglike an owner, not an employee. Built-in distribution:Yourenotbuilding forhypothetical users. Fluents portfolio gives you real customers, real data, and real feedback from day one. Direct impact: Your prototypes will be in front of customers within days, not buried in a roadmap. Autonomy with support: Youllhave a Ventures Lead to set direction and clear obstacles, but how you build is up to you. AI-first culture: Werebuilding a center of excellence around AI integration and are committed to responsible, value-driven adoption. Ifyoudrather build the demo than sit through the meeting aboutitwe want to talk to you. #WeSuite #FluentSoftware #J-18808-Ljbffr