Lead / Senior Engineer (Part-Time, Contract, U.S.-based)

Indy Pixels Ventures is hiring a Lead/Senior Engineer (Part-Time, Contract, U.S.-based) to support a startup with which we’re working closely.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who can bring clarity, take control, and ship.

Context:

The partner company is building an AI-powered platform to modernize the coordination of care services and insurance-backed support across independent care agencies. The company has recently secured a government contract and is entering a critical build phase.

The mandate (first 90 days):

→ Deliver a live MVP of an insurance contracts support platform

→ Take technical ownership and drive execution across the stack

→ Lead and coordinate with an existing offshore engineering team currently supporting the build of the MVP

→ Make decisive calls to simplify architecture and accelerate delivery

What this role requires:

• Proven track record of building and shipping 0→1 products under real deadlines

• Strong experience owning AWS infrastructure end-to-end (required)

• Ability to lead without bureaucracy and drive accountability across teams

• Full-stack capability (backend + infrastructure)

• Strong product intuition, you prioritize outcomes over perfection

• Willingness to make hard calls, including refactoring or replacing existing systems if needed

Nice to have:

• Experience with AI/LLM integrations or agentic workflows

• Background in SaaS platforms, workflow systems, or data-driven products

What this is not:

• Not a passive contract role

• Not a “wait for specs” environment

• Not a place for overengineering or unnecessary complexity

What success looks like:

A working MVP, a clear and scalable technical foundation, and a team moving with speed and alignment.

Details:

• Part-time (10–20 hrs/week to start, with potential to scale)

• U.S.-based (location flexible, not limited to the Bay Area)

• Direct collaboration with product and executive leadership

• Comp: $100–$175/hr (based on experience)

Additional Notes:

• No agencies or third-party recruiters — direct applicants only

• U.S.-based candidates only

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to meet government contract requirements

If you’re the kind of engineer who steps in, takes ownership, and gets products across the finish line, we should talk.

When you reach out, include a brief example of a product you took from 0→1 and what you personally owned.