Senior Full Stack Engineer

Popcorn

Dubai, UAE

Full-time

Mid-Senior

Onsite

Discovered 3 weeks ago

Software architectureBackend engineeringPostgreSQLTypeScriptNode.jsReact

Free

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Software architectureBackend engineeringPostgreSQL

Popcorn is an AI studio that helps brands and creators turn product links into complete video ads.

Its platform generates scripts, casting, locations, storyboards, voiceovers, and final renders in minutes.

The company is built for the Middle East with an Arabic-first product and is scaling.

Popcorn is hiring a Principal Full Stack Engineer to take technical ownership of the platform.

This is described as the most senior engineering hire of the year.

The role owns architecture, backend, database, security, infrastructure, and new product surfaces while continuing to write code.

Early technical decisions will shape the platform’s ability to scale over the following three years.

Own the platform architecture and establish technical direction.
Own the backend generation pipeline for long-running AI renders across multiple providers.
Own PostgreSQL schema design, indexing, query performance, and migration discipline.
Own authentication, authorization, data protection, and security standards.

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