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This week, we're featuring people from our community who are looking for new roles. Take a look. Your next hire might be in there!

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TALENT

These are professionals from our community who are looking for jobs. If you are hiring, please reach out to them directly! You can find all of their details and more candidates here.

Software Engineering

  • Alonso Martinez Medina, Software developer, No location preference: Aspiring Full-Stack Software Developer with a background in fiber optic infrastructure, research, and leadership, bringing strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills to software development. Currently building full-stack applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs, Git, MongoDB, and cloud deployment technologies through Per Scholas.

  • Aslan Guillory, Software Engineer, Remote: I am a former SDET re-entering the industry after a few years hiatus. I am most efficient with Python, however I have experience with testing Java and C-based systems as well. Experience with tools like AWS, Docker, Postman.

  • Benji Russelburg, Software Engineer / Support Engineer, Remote, or hybrid in Chicago. Experienced with async remote as well: I'm a mid-level engineer; I like to say "not a junior, not yet a senior". I'm backend leaning but have fullstack experience. I have a non-traditional background, having done an internal apprenticeship at a former job. I've worked in ecommerce and open source so far, and am open to new industries.

  • Bijay Kharel, Full stack developer, AI/ML, Data Scientist, React Native, Remote: AI/ML Engineer and Full Stack Developer with a 7-year track record of integrating advanced AI features into production systems. Highly proficient in building NLP and LLM-powered applications using PyTorch and LangChain. I bridge the gap between complex data science and user-friendly web/mobile interfaces

  • Cassey Anene, Fullstack Software Engineer, DC, remote: Fullstack engineer who owns front-end craft end-to-end, from ambiguous requirements to shippable, information-dense interfaces, using AI-assisted workflows to accelerate iteration. Contributed to scaling a data product to enterprise scale (3.2B+ rows, 172 clients), with a track record of resolving high-impact incidents under tight constraints.

  • Charles Shields, Software Engineer, No location preference: Software Engineer and Data Analyst with experience building front-office trading systems, data pipelines, dashboards, and automation tools across financial services and technology environments. Skilled in Java, Python, SQL, Snowflake, ETL pipelines, REST APIs, and AI-assisted development workflows.

  • Darnel Castor, Software Engineer/ AI Engineer/ Machine Learining, Remote, Atlanta, GA: AI Engineer with a B.S. in Computer Science and hands-on experience shipping production LLM systems end to end. Currently evaluating AI-generated code across multiple languages using RLHF methodologies at Outlier, and building agentic and RAG-based applications independently under the Solvexis brand — including a multi-tenant LangGraph research platform and a full-stack policy copilot deployed to production. Core stack: Python, FastAPI, LangChain/LangGraph, TypeScript/Next.js, PostgreSQL, Pinecone/FAISS, AWS, and Docker.

  • Edmund Dunn, DevOps Engineer, Remote: Senior engineer specializing in the intersection of Drupal application development and cloud-native DevOps infrastructure. Over the past three years I’ve transitioned from full-stack Drupal development into a DevOps-focused role — bringing a rare application-layer perspective to infrastructure decisions that pure-infrastructure engineers often lack. I work primarily with Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS — and I bring Acquia-certified Drupal 8 and Drupal 10 expertise to every engagement.

  • Elena Estefania Reyes, Software Engineer, Remote: Software engineer with experience building full-stack and AI-powered applications in startup and production environments. I enjoy turning ideas into practical, user-focused products and contributing across engineering, product planning, and collaboration. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science while continuing to build and expand my technical skills.

  • Jane Mendonca, Staff Frontend Software Engineer, Bay Area, Remote: I am a Frontend Product Engineer with 14+ years experience building UIs for complex, data-intensive enterprise search platforms. I have architected, built, and shipped reactive UI interfaces that let search engineers configure complex, multi-stage data pipelines in tandem with fast-changing, high-stakes datasets while also maintaining a web component library.

  • Jennifer Parsons, Engineering Manager, Remote: I'm an engineering manager with 17 years in software and 4+ leading distributed teams of six to eight engineers plus matrixed direct reports. I run a team the way you'd run a system with real observability: close contact, retros as temperature checks rather than ceremony, and every process fix treated as an experiment I actually verify. That's how I work.

  • Jocelyn Moya, Front End Developer, Remote or Chicago, IL: Experienced web developer with cross-sector experience.

  • Kathy Fregoso, Senior Software Engineer, Remote (preferred), hybrid in Los Angeles: I'm a senior full-stack software engineer who builds scalable, production-ready systems, products, and developer experiences. I've worked across legal tech and marketing platforms, with a focus on backend systems, infrastructure, reliability, and developer tooling. My experience spans TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, Kotlin, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and Docker.

  • Madison Powell, Software Engineer, San Francisco, New York: I build systems that move the world forward. With a foundation in distributed data architecture and production reliability, I've optimized large-scale infrastructure that directly serves millions of users and shaped how teams solve problems at unprecedented scale.

  • Mohammed Aryan Kazi, AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, System Administrator, No location preference: Master’s in Information Systems graduate with 5+ years of experience in technical support, electronics testing, data center operations, troubleshooting, and IT systems. Currently working with manufacturing and testing software and seeking full-time opportunities in AI, machine learning, data, and systems roles.

Design

  • Gary Palmer II, UX Research Manager, Baltimore, Washington DC, Remote, Arlington VA: Executive UX and research leader with deep human factors expertise and a record of scaling high-performing teams, improving product experiences, and driving measurable business outcomes across software, fintech, and innovation-driven organizations. Experienced reporting to executive leadership, managing multimillion-dollar impact initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams, and translating customer insights into product strategy that improves revenue, retention, usability, and operational efficiency.

Data

  • C.G. Johnson, Data Analyst, IT Support, Remote, Hybrid: I bring over 15 years of experience as a dedicated service and repair plumber. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a keen eye for attention to detail and a strong aptitude for problem-solving, skills that have served me well in diagnosing and resolving complex issues. Recently, I made a successful transition into the field of IT, driven by my passion for technology and continuous learning. I’ve completed an intensive boot camp and earned my Google Data Analytics Certification, along with IT Support and AI Professional Certifications.

  • Khadijah Lake, Data Science, Reston VA, Fairfax VA, Mclean VA, Remote, DC: Technical program and analytics leader with 10+ years of driving end-to-end delivery of data-driven initiatives across Fortune 500 and consulting environments. Owns program strategy, roadmaps, and execution – from requirements through governance and rollout – for large-scale analytics platforms and workspace initiatives. Translate complex, multi-source datasets into executive-ready insights using SQL, Python, Dax, Visual Studio, Tableau, Qlik Sense, Databricks, and PowerBI.

  • Tariq Cranston, Research/Data/PM related role, DC/NY/Austin,TX/Remote: Research-driven data professional with a Master's in Computer Science (HCI focus) and hands-on experience spanning quantitative/qualitative research, data strategy, and applied machine learning.

Information Technology

  • Michelle A Diaz, Chief of Staff Support, Remote, New York, NY: I’m an executive operations and technology-minded professional with 20+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, improving complex workflows, and driving cross-functional execution. I’m transitioning my operational strengths into technology and cybersecurity, currently pursuing an A.A. in Cybersecurity while building FirstDesk, an email-security and phishing-awareness service. I bring strong executive communication, process design, stakeholder management, AI fluency, and a practical ability to turn ambiguity into action.

  • Mohammed Gambo, Technical Support Specialist, Chicago, Indianapolis, Remote: CompTIA Network+ certified IT professional with over three years of experience in technical support, network troubleshooting, and systems administration. I have experience supporting users in both healthcare and higher education environments and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Computer Information Systems, graduating in December 2026.

  • Zaheeid Thomas, IT support specialist, Remote: I’m very passionate about this field. I would like to get the chance to evolve and grow.

Other roles

  • Alyshba Ahmed, Associate Product Manager, No location preference: As a recent graduate in Philosophy and Computer Science, I am creative, intellectually curious, and love solving complex problems. With experience spanning user research, product management, and AI product research, I am passionate about turning high-level technical questions into clear, actionable product decisions.

  • Astrid Malone, Customer Success Manager, New York, Hybrid, Remote: Customer Success and operations leader with experience partnering with enterprise clients, healthcare organizations, and cross-functional teams to drive adoption, retention, and business growth. I enjoy building trusted relationships, solving operational challenges, and helping organizations translate strategy into measurable results.

  • Chelsea Kelly-Reif, Director of Engineering, Remote or Sacramento area, open to Bay Area hybrid: I'm a public interest tech engineering leader who never stopped building. I led a 22-person engineering organization while staying the primary engineer across three production codebases, most of it on a statewide workforce platform serving 1.8 million people. I came up inside California state government before working as a vendor. Looking for mission-driven engineering leadership, remote or Sacramento-area.

  • Rivka Gate, Senior Product Manager, Remote: I deliver satisfied customers by responding to changing needs, cultivating expertise, and establishing functional systems to make high quality work product on tight timelines and in fast changing situations. I build relationships with clients and communicate between technical and non-technical teams, smoothing the path for more effective development. I am an experienced product manager with strong project/delivery/owner and program skills.

  • Robin Carroll, Senior Product Manager, Remote: I’m a senior product leader with 12+ years of experience building products across fintech, lending, enterprise SaaS, and digital platforms. My background combines deep financial services expertise with product strategy, AI and automation, platform modernization, and complex integrations. I enjoy solving difficult problems, simplifying complex experiences, and building products that create measurable value for both customers and the business.

  • Steve Daniels, Client Success Manager, Remote: Client Success and Sales professional with experience managing enterprise relationships across SaaS, commercial real estate and supply chain. I’ve managed $15M+ in ARR with a strong track record in retention, expansion, onboarding and implementation. I’m highly adaptable, relationship-driven and at my best when solving problems, building trust and helping clients get real value from the solutions they invest in.

  • Tammy Nguyen, Chief of Staff / AI HR Roles, Remote: COS with CHRO background with builder mindset — able to optimize processes, create systems, and operate with P&L responsibility. High utility player.