WHO WE ARE:

We design places where people love to be together.
Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.
We’ve designed and delivered some of the world’s most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where
architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We’re seeking a Full Stack Developer with at least 5 years of experience in a commercial environment to join our Global AI Technology team.
Are you a full stack dev who is excited by the intersection of architecture, design, and emerging technology? You don’t need experience in our industry – just a builder’s mindset, a love of learning, and the ability to work across disciplines. You’ll thrive at Populous if you’re hands-on, curious, and excited to bring new capabilities into tools that shape spaces and human experience.
Working across time zones on Populous’ Global AI Team, you’ll build high-impact applications that integrate AI/ML models, data pipelines, and intuitive user interfaces. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to create scalable, cloud-native software that enables better design, decision-making, and outcomes for real-world environments.
You’ll join a passionate and forward-thinking team using the latest tools and cloud technologies to work on projects at the intersection of design, data, sports and entertainment, and AI.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

Core Technical Skills

• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, ES6/TypeScript, and responsive design principles.
• Backend development expertise in Python (FastAPI, Flask), .NET Core, or Node.js.
• Comfortable designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with both relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.
• Strong foundation in object-oriented design, modular architecture, and reusable software components.
• Familiarity with microservices or distributed system patterns is preferred.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture, data pipelines, or vector databases is preferred.

AI/ML Integration

• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, ES6/TypeScript, and responsive design principles.
• Backend development expertise in Python (FastAPI, Flask), .NET Core, or Node.js.
• Comfortable designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to building intelligent features such as generative design aids, semantic search, or context-aware interfaces.
• Familiarity with model orchestration, prompt engineering, or LLM-driven workflows is a plus.

Development Approach & Collaboration

• Comfortable with iterative development, informal code reviews, and writing pragmatic tests that support quality.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g. AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) and cloud-native workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas to non-technical collaborators.
• Effective working independently and within agile, cross-functional teams.
• Curious and research- oriented, with a track record of learning and adapting to new tools or technologies.
• Interest in the built environment and human-centered design – whether that’s stadiums, civic infrastructure, or the future of how people experience public space.
• Comfortable collaborating across disciplines, time zones, and cultures in a hybrid or remote setting.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 5+ years of hands-on full stack development experience in a commercial environment.
• Solid experience with React (or similar modern frontend frameworks) and component-driven UI architecture.
• Experience using third-party APIs, SDKs, and external data integrations.
• Experience with Git and version control workflows.

Preferred

• Experience in the AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) industry or in tools used for planning, modeling, or design collaboration.
• Experience integrating AI/ML APIs and tools (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain), or a strong interest in learning how to apply AI in real-world tools.
• Experience working with spatial data, architectural workflows, or 3D/visual computing is a plus.
• Experience with containerization and lightweight DevOps (e.g. Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines.

Please refer the Job description for details