AI-Native Software Engineer - Consultant

XPRIZE is seeking an experienced AI-Native Software Engineer consultant to build features for its new Prize Execution Platform, a system supporting the full lifecycle of competitions. The role includes developing AI-powered tools and platform modules, using AI-assisted and spec-driven practices, and transferring knowledge to XPRIZE’s internal engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver features and modules across the Prize Execution Platform, including competition management, submission intake, judging/scoring, competitor and mentor matchmaking, and applicant-facing AI tools within the defined project scope, using .NET, Angular/React, and Python as needed
• Collaborate with the internal product and engineering team to confirm requirements, milestones, and acceptance criteria for the engagement
• Deliver clean, maintainable, and tested code that meets the quality, security, and testing criteria defined in the Statement of Work and the technical guidelines provided at kickoff
• Submit work product for XPRIZE review at agreed milestones, and join technical planning and review sessions as needed to confirm requirements and acceptance criteria
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) as the primary development workflow — for scaffolding, refactoring, test generation, debugging, and documentation
• Apply AI-first, spec-driven development practices, translating specifications into AI-assisted implementation, and document this workflow so it's reusable by the internal team after the engagement ends
• Evaluate and refine AI-generated code for correctness, security, and architectural fit
• Transfer knowledge to XPRIZE's internal engineers — including training on AI-assisted and spec-driven development methods used on this project — as part of project deliverables
• Deliver clear technical documentation enabling the internal team to maintain and extend the solution post-engagement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience developing full stack web applications, including prior consulting/contract engagements
• Demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly on an existing codebase and deliver independently within a defined scope and timeline
• Hands-on experience using AI coding tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar in a professional workflow, with concrete examples of impact on delivery speed and quality
• Demonstrated experience with AI-first, spec-driven development, with the ability to teach this approach to an internal team as part of a knowledge-transfer deliverable
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code for security, performance, and architectural consistency
• Strong proficiency in .NET technologies and Python
• Proven experience with Angular (v12+) or React w/ TypeScript
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Proficiency with SQL Server or other relational database systems
• Familiarity with Azure, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar)
• Able to deliver the milestones in the Statement of Work within the engagement timeline
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills; comfortable working independently with minimal day-to-day oversight