React Developer at AI Startup - ChatGPT Writer

ChatGPT Writer (https://chatgptwriter.ai) is a bootstrapped, profitable, remote-first AI startup with thousands of customers worldwide.

Our products (web app and browser extension) help users draft emails and messages, correct grammar mistakes, rephrase text, summarize articles, conduct research, brainstorm ideas, and much more using AI. Our browser extension is 5-star rated with 700,000+ downloads.

Our vision is to build a personal AI assistant powered by the most advanced AI models, deeply integrated across all platforms—including browsers, desktops, and mobile devices—to deliver the best experience.

We are seeking passionate developers who want to join our ambitious team and build high-quality products for users worldwide.

Perks

• No bureaucracy, no micro-management, no time tracking, and no needless meetings.
• Opportunity to work in the field of AI and with the most admired technologies (Next.js, Tailwind, Typescript, PostgreSQL).
• Fully remote job with flexible working hours.
• Direct experience working with the startup founder, Gourav Goyal (https://gourav.io), offering immense learning opportunities.
• Enjoy multiple salary increments throughout the year (we are growing fast), unlike the standard annual raise.

Salary

The in-hand salary is INR 50,000 per month, with quarterly pay raises.

Interview Process

1. Initial screening (this round).
2. Take-home coding assignment (Time commitment: 3 to 7 hrs) (Language: Typescript, React, Tailwind CSS).
3. ~45-min Google Meet video call with the Founder.
4. You’re hired!

Must-Have Qualifications

1. Fundamental understanding of JavaScript, CSS, HTML DOM, web APIs, and React.
2. Have developed projects using React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Node.js.
3. Have built open-source projects on Github.
4. Ability to write high-quality code that doesn’t require in-depth code reviews.
5. Can work full-time remotely (at least 40hrs / week).
6. Can join within a few weeks.
7. Can work in the Indian timezone.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Have solved competitive programming problems.
• Have built projects with the Next.js and PostgreSQL.
• Experience reviewing code of other devs.
• Have written technical articles.
• Have worked in GenAI space.

You are the right fit if:

1. You have spent sleepless nights fixing tricky bugs.
2. You enjoy coding even in your free time.
3. You have high standards for yourself and a perfectionist mindset. You like finding the best possible solution for any given task.
4. You are a deep learner. You like to understand things at the most fundamental level.
5. You’re not in it just for the money; you also want to work hard and grow your skills. You are always learning and always improving.
6. You enjoy solving complex technical problems over simpler ones.
7. You don't need hand-holding and can figure things out on your own.
8. You are not a shy or reserved person. You enjoy participating in discussions. You do not hesitate to point out if you notice someone’s mistake, share your opinions even if they are controversial, and suggest ideas.
9. You are proactive: you take on new tasks if you finish your current ones ahead of schedule. You enjoy engaging in other people’s tasks and helping them wherever you can.
10. You prefer working in a fast-paced startup environment with long hours rather than in a chill company.
11. You are excited about our vision and are looking to build a long-term career with us.

Your Day-to-Day Work

Build features:

• You'll be provided with a Figma design and a Notion document explaining the feature.
• Discuss your technical approach with the team, if needed, before implementing any code changes to avoid rework.
• Write the best code possible and submit your GitHub PR.
• The team will review your PR. Ideally, there shouldn’t be any review changes.
• Once approved, the PR gets merged.

Other duties:

• Fix bugs.
• Review Github PR of other devs.
• Improve current codebase quality.
• Maintain technical docs and occasionally write technical articles.
• Stay proactive on Slack, GitHub, Notion, and Figma.
• Participate in discussions, share opinions on others' ideas, and suggest new ideas

Working Hours:

We are a fully remote and asynchronous team. You can work on your own schedule, but there should be some hours of daily overlap when you can communicate with your team. You are required to work at least 5 days a week (40 hours per week).

Tech Stack

• Chrome Extension: WXT Framework, React, Typescript, Tailwind.
• Web App: Next.js, Typescript, Tailwind.
• Database: PostgreSQL (via Supabase).
• Hosting: Vercel, Cloudflare.
• Logging & Analytics: Mixpanel, Axiom, Cloudflare Web Analytics.
• Misc: OpenAI APIs, Stripe, Firebase Auth, Cloudflare R2, Cloudflare Workers.

Other Tools

• Coding: Cursor, VSCode, Github.
• Design: Figma.
• Notion for team wiki, docs, and project management.
• Communication: Slack, Google Meet.

What Is It Like to Work at ChatGPT Writer?

At ChatGPT Writer, you'll do meaningful work. Unlike at most other tech companies, where much of a developer's time is wasted on bureaucracy, dealing with non-technical managers, maintaining legacy codebases, or working with outdated tools and languages, we focus on what truly matters.

You'll be provided with the best tools in the world to do your best work. You'll learn new things every day, take on the most challenging tasks of your career, and accelerate your growth both personally and professionally. You'll also have the chance to see and measure the impact of your work on hundreds of thousands of people worldwide—an incredibly rewarding experience.