Engineer: Web Developer

You're probably here because you're following @balajis and have an interest in network states. If so, great! You've found your way to the back of the house, the application to become part of the Network School Core Team. But what exactly is the Network School? The detailed version is here, but the short version can be expressed in three bullets: First, the Network School is a school for the dark talent. We recruit founders from around the world to build tech companies, digital currencies, and internet communities. Second, the Network School is a startup society that itself bootstraps startup societies. We host digital nomads and remote workers, online creators and open source developers, all of whom want to join our new society and help build other new societies from the ground up. Finally, the Network School is a nascent alternative to Stanford and to San Francisco. Those places were great in their day, but they've declined. And so we need new locales built from the ground up to be neutral Tech Switzerlands, with the right balance of internationalism and capitalism. OK! Now, let's talk about working with us as an engineer, specifically on web development. About You We're looking for full stack web developers who are willing to relocate to the Network School campus, which is located right outside sunny Singapore. We're open to starting with a remote work trial, but we do want you to eventually come in person. In terms of skills, you should be comfortable on both frontend and backend. You should know the GNU command line tools like the back of your hand, including how to install them on a Mac via homebrew. You should know how to use an AI-enabled editor like Cursor, but also how to code everything by hand. You should also think everything we've just said is table stakes. In terms of specifics, we use the Python/Django/Postgres/React stack and would like you to do so as well, even if you're good with Rails or something. We are however pragmatists, so if you're writing something that interfaces with (say) Solana you might write that service in Rust. But otherwise we'll still default to Python/Django because (a) it's proven at scale, and (b) it can do just about anything, and (c) you also get the full PyData stack for free. In terms of even more specifics, you should be conversant with most of the following: Backend: Python, Django, Node, PostgreSQL, Redis Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Tailwind Deployment: Docker, AWS, Github Actions, Vercel, Cloudflare Command Line: Git, GNU utilities, Bash/Zsh, SSH Auth: OAuth, Passkeys, JWT Mobile: it's not mandatory for this role, but if you have React Native/iOS/Android experience, that's a plus The most important requirement for the job is significant independent programming experience as demonstrated by your personal site, GitHub account, or prior employment. If you have a BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or equivalent, please let us know, but we prioritize execution over accreditation. What You'll Do You'll be working with our tight-knit engineering team to build many different kinds of frontend interfaces and backend services at ns.com, from internal tools to public-facing products. Some of these services will power our site, some will be used in mobile apps, some will populate data for dashboards, and some will read and write to public blockchains. What You'll Get In addition to salary and equity, you'll get a full membership on site at the Network School, eliminating most daily expenses. That includes room, breakfast/lunch/dinner, wifi, 24/7 gym, and more. So, this is a great role for someone who wants to lock in, save money, and level up…while making network states and startup societies real. If that sounds like you, apply below!

The Network School is a school for the dark talent. We recruit founders from around the world to build tech companies, digital currencies, and internet communities. It is a startup society that itself bootstraps startup societies, hosting digital nomads and remote workers, online creators and open source developers, all of whom want to join our new society and help build other new societies from the ground up. The Network School is a nascent alternative to Stanford and to San Francisco, built from the ground up to be a neutral Tech Switzerland, with the right balance of internationalism and capitalism.