AI Software Engineer

AI Software Engineer (Junior)Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand (On-site)Team size: < 6 engineers (small cohort)Type: Full-time, PermanentMinimum Commitment: 18 monthsAbout the Role with Iron Intelligence:Iron Software is pioneering sovereign artificial intelligence – AI solutions for when public AI platforms aren't acceptable due to security, privacy, or personalization requirements. We're building AI that can operate in completely air-gapped environments, access local file systems confidentially, and be trained on a per-team basis while differentiating between public and confidential data.Our vision spans desktop clients, mobile applications, and enterprise-grade server deployments. We're starting by building our own internal AI assistant – before scaling to SMBs and eventually enterprise deployments with dedicated hardware.We're assembling a small cohort of exceptional junior engineers who will be trained from the ground up in practical AI development.This isn't just a coding job – it's an intensive learning experience where you'll gain hands-on expertise in sovereign AI while shipping real features that will transform how companies handle sensitive data and AI operations.What You'll Build:First 6 Months- Internal Prototype: AI assistant for Iron Software's internal use (Every department.)RAG & LORA systems for document processing, Workflow automation for headhunting, marketing, and financial reporting.Live coding assistance for users via website and Slack.Months SMB MVDesktop and mobile clientsIntegration of OS with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other key systems like Slack.Team and department-specific AI training Models.Secure file system access controlsMonths Enterprise Scale:Department-level hardware appliancesAir-gapped server deployments (up to 8 rack servers)Advanced security and personalization featuresWhat We're Looking For:Broad-spectrum intelligence – We need people who excel across disciplines (technical AND creative thinking)Problem-solving - We will be encountering situations where the solution is not available by AI or on Google, and we will have to figure it out for ourselves.Teamwork - Soft skills matter:Exceptional learning ability – You'll be learning constantly and need to absorb complex concepts quicklyStrong coding skills – This is fundamentally a programming positionResearch capability – Ability to self-learn and solve novel problemsAI tool mastery – Ability to prompt AI effectively and generate spectacular code using AI assistanceBig Advantages (Even if you just have one or some of them):The more programming languages, the betterExposure to AI/ML concepts (RAG, LoRA, vector databases)Experience with any AI tools - or having built custom AI before.Experience of consuming and using AI REST APIs.Desktop or mobile application developmentTDD and/or unit testing Excellent. Pair programming.Understanding of cloud, cloud engineering, Azure, AWS, etc.API integration experience (Google Workspace, Microsoft SharePoint) ElasticSearch or similar technologiesOpen source contributions or personal AI projects are significant advantagesEagerness to work in small, agile teams, take ownership of tasks, and learn quickly.Experience:1-3 years of programming experience After graduation. (including academic if Postgrad )Fresh graduates with postgraduate degrees in relevant fields consideredFor experienced candidates (3+ years): Fast-track to Team Lead or Engineering Manager role.Why join us?On the parallel learning opportunity.Expert consulting from senior AI engineersHands-on experience building production AI systemsExposure to the full stack: clients, servers, and AI infrastructureCareer TrajectoryPrevious junior cohorts have progressed to:Engineering Managers & Project ManagersMid and Senior Software EngineersTop-Tier Sales EngineersWith Iron Intelligence, you could eventually become:Lead Engineer of Iron IntelligenceThe Product Manager of Iron IntelligenceSenior or Technical Management of this brandAI SpecialistCustom AI DeveloperGround-floor opportunity:Rare opportunity to join an AI Development team as a junior engineerFounding team member of a new AI productShape the architecture and direction of sovereign AIBuild something that will be used globally - Our client base stretches every continent.Employment Term:Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand (on-site)Term: Full-time - Minimum 18 months commitmentCompensation: Based on experienceWork Days: Monday to FridayEmployee Benefits15,000 THB toward Private healthcare coverage.30-Days Full salary during sick leave.25–30 days of paid vacation annually. (This is made up of public holidays, plus 10 vacation days, plus you will accumulate an extra vacation day for every year you work here until you reach a maximum of 5 additional days.Breakfast & Lunch & monthly company events (on-site employees only).2-year BOI visa and work permit (for foreign on-site employees).Access to an on-site private café and modern office workspace.