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CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES // HOPFIELD LABS

Build Systems That Matter.

We are a specialized engineering studio building dependable web platforms, native mobile apps, and applied AI systems. We hire thoughtful, high-agency engineers who take craftsmanship seriously and want to work on ambitious technical challenges.

4 OPEN ROLESLOCATION: ISLAMABAD / REMOTEZERO BUREAUCRACY
HOW WE WORK

Our Engineering Philosophy

Principal-Only Model

No account managers or bureaucratic telephone games. You collaborate directly with experienced architects, founders, and research partners.

High-Agency Deep Work

We minimize meetings and eliminate busywork. You are trusted to own your systems from initial schema design to production deployment.

Cutting-Edge Tooling

Work with the modern stack: React 19, Next.js 15, PostgreSQL pgvector, PyTorch, and low-latency cloud infrastructure.

Transparent & Flexible

Flexible hybrid and remote options based in Islamabad. Top-tier compensation, performance bonuses, and hardware allowances.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Available Positions

Direct application • Fast 3-stage process

Core Engineering
3+ Years

Senior Full-Stack Systems Engineer

Islamabad / Remote (Pakistan)Full-Time

Architect and ship mission-critical web applications, high-throughput serverless APIs, and resilient data layers for international startups and enterprises.

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WHAT YOU'LL BUILD:
  • Lead end-to-end full-stack development using Next.js App Router, React 19, and TypeScript.
  • Design normalized PostgreSQL schemas with Row-Level Security (RLS) and performant indexing on Supabase.
  • Build low-latency streaming endpoints, background worker queues, and third-party integrations.
  • Champion zero-technical-debt practices: strict typing, automated CI/CD, and comprehensive unit/integration testing.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
  • Deep proficiency in modern TypeScript, Next.js, and React component lifecycles.
  • Proven track record designing scalable relational databases and transactional workflows in PostgreSQL.
  • High comfort with serverless runtimes, edge functions, and Docker containerization.
  • Obsession with performance: sub-100ms response times, zero layout shifts, and semantic web standards.
Interested in this position? Send your GitHub/portfolio directly to our engineering desk.
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AI Systems Group
2+ Years

Applied AI & GenAI Systems Engineer

Islamabad / RemoteFull-Time

Engineer deterministic Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, fine-tune open-weights models, and optimize low-latency inference for applied production systems.

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WHAT YOU'LL BUILD:
  • Build hybrid vector search and reranking architectures utilizing pgvector, BM25, and Cross-Encoders.
  • Fine-tune open-source models (Llama, Mistral, Qwen) using LoRA/QLoRA for domain-specific tasks.
  • Develop evaluation harnesses and hallucination guardrails to benchmark prompt variations and model performance.
  • Deploy inference pipelines with ONNX Runtime, vLLM, or TensorRT for ultra-low latency token streaming.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
  • Strong background in Python, PyTorch, embedding spaces, and transformer architectures.
  • Hands-on experience deploying vector databases, chunking strategies, and production RAG systems.
  • Understanding of model quantization (GGUF, AWQ) and cost/latency tradeoffs in cloud vs. local inference.
  • Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, probability, and neural networks.
Interested in this position? Send your GitHub/portfolio directly to our engineering desk.
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Mobile Engineering
3+ Years

Mobile Systems Architect

Islamabad / HybridFull-Time

Design and deliver buttery-smooth, offline-first mobile applications across iOS and Android with native performance and local storage synchronization.

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WHAT YOU'LL BUILD:
  • Develop cross-platform applications with React Native, Expo, and TypeScript maintaining consistent 60fps animations.
  • Architect offline-first data replication layers using SQLite, WatermelonDB, or MMKV.
  • Implement hardware integrations including camera processing, Bluetooth LE, and native biometric security.
  • Manage automated iOS and Android build pipelines, App Store deployments, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
  • Proven portfolio of published apps on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
  • Deep understanding of React Native bridge/JSI architecture and memory profiling.
  • Experience writing custom native modules in Swift or Kotlin when standard packages fall short.
  • Eye for micro-interactions, haptic feedback, and gestures that feel distinctly native.
Interested in this position? Send your GitHub/portfolio directly to our engineering desk.
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Mentoring & Research
BS/MS in CS or AI

Academic Research & Capstone Fellow

Islamabad / RemotePart-Time / Contract

Guide final-year university students through technical architecture, algorithmic formulation, and proof-of-concept implementation for their capstone projects.

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WHAT YOU'LL BUILD:
  • Conduct 1-on-1 technical advisory sessions on system architecture, model selection, and dataset prep.
  • Review student codebases and research methodology to ensure technical depth and rigor.
  • Help students prepare for viva defense examinations by asking sharp, probing technical questions.
  • Uphold academic integrity standards, ensuring students truly comprehend the engineering behind their projects.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence with outstanding academic records.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a passion for teaching complex engineering concepts.
  • Strong practical skills in modern web frameworks, machine learning, or mobile development.
  • Track record of having delivered a top-tier final-year project or published research paper.
Interested in this position? Send your GitHub/portfolio directly to our engineering desk.
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TRANSPARENT EVALUATION

Our 3-Stage Hiring Process

No whiteboard brainteasers. No multi-week waiting games.

01 // CODE & PORTFOLIO
Async Review

We look at software you've actually built—public GitHub repositories, live websites, or past architectural designs.

02 // ARCHITECTURE DEEP DIVE
Technical Discussion

A 45-minute technical conversation with a principal architect discussing system design tradeoffs, database indexing, or model pipelines.

03 // DIRECT OFFER
Collaboration Decision

We extend a competitive offer with clear compensation, expectations, and immediate start onboarding.

Don't See Your Exact Role?

We always make room for exceptional builders. If you are an experienced software engineer, ML researcher, or UI/UX designer who wants to build high-caliber products, reach out.