Software Engineer

About Nuclear Nuclear is an intelligent note-taking app built for students and self-learners who crave more from their notes. We combine AI with sleek design to turn raw text into editable, interactive study tools — including fill-in-the-blank exercises, adaptive quizzes, and instant Q&A through "Ask Nuclear." We're a small, fast-moving team, and we're building tools that make learning personal, engaging, and efficient. What You’ll Do - Develop and maintain front-end and back-end systems for the Nuclear web app. - Integrate AI features like Q&A, summarization, and dynamic quiz generation. - Collaborate with design to implement clean, responsive UIs that feel delightful and fast. - Optimize performance for real-time rendering and editing of large documents. - Write clean, testable code with good documentation and modularity. - Contribute ideas on feature design, UX flows, and technical strategy. Tech Stack (You don’t need to know all of these) - Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion - Backend: Node.js, Express - Database: PostgreSQL, Prisma - AI Layer: Sonar APIs, LangChain, Pinecone (or similar vector DB) - Dev Tools: GitHub, Vercel, Docker, Tailscale - Bonus: Experience with browser-based text editing (Slate.js, Lexical, or ProseMirror) What We’re Looking For - Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (preferably React). - Experience building and deploying full-stack web applications. - Ability to turn product requirements into fast, maintainable code. - Interest in AI/LLMs and how they can reshape learning experiences. - A user-first mindset — you care about polish, usability, and performance. - Bonus: experience with education tools, Chrome extensions, or real-time apps. Perks - Equity options — be part of the core team shaping Nuclear. - Flexible hours — async-first, minimal meetings. - Access to OpenAI credits and developer tools. - Creative freedom — your ideas are core to our product. Originally posted on Himalayas