For engineers
Do the best work of your career, from anywhere.
Join a vetted network of engineers working remotely with US startups that build AI products. Apply once — we do the matching.
[01]Why join
Built for engineers who want more.
Work with US AI startups
Real products, modern stacks, and founders who move fast.
Remote, from anywhere
Work where you do your best work. We match you with teams that fit your time zone.
One application, many doors
Pass once, and we match you with roles that fit your skills — now and later.
Contract or full-time
Choose what fits your life: contract roles, full-time roles, or a spot on a dedicated team.
Honest feedback
Clear steps and real feedback at every stage of the process.
Grow with AI
Work on LLMs, agents, and ML systems — the most exciting work in software right now.
What we look forGreat engineers, not perfect resumes.
[02]What we look for
Five signs of a gem.
- 01
Strong fundamentals
You know why things work, not just how.
- 02
Shipped work
You have built real products that real people use.
- 03
Ownership
You take a problem from vague to done.
- 04
Clear communication
You write and speak clear English, async and live.
- 05
Curiosity
You keep learning, especially as AI changes the craft.
[03] How we vet
Only gems pass.
Four layers, the same for everyone. Pass them once, and you are in the network for good.
Layer 1
Profile review
Real experience, checked. We review shipped work, code, and references — not buzzwords.
Tip · Share links to real work: products, repos, or write-ups.
Layer 2
Technical interview
A deep, honest conversation with a senior engineer about fundamentals, system design, and your stack.
Tip · Explain your trade-offs. How you think matters as much as the answer.
Layer 3
Live build
A practical task that looks like real startup work. No trick puzzles — just how you think, build, and test.
Tip · Keep it simple, tested, and easy to read.
Layer 4
Communication & ownership
Clear English, async habits, and ownership. Remote work runs on trust, so we check for it.
Tip · Show how you keep a team informed without being asked.
Result
Passed. Ready to match.
Only engineers who clear all four layers join the Passgem network.
[04]Roles we fill
Roles we hire for.
AI startups need more than ML engineers. Our network covers the whole product — from models and data to apps and infrastructure.
- AI / ML EngineerModels, training, evaluation
- LLM & Applied AIRAG, agents, LLM pipelines
- Data EngineerPipelines, warehouses, streaming
- MLOps & ML PlatformServing, monitoring, GPUs
- Data ScientistExperiments, analytics, insight
- Full-stack EngineerEnd-to-end product work
- Frontend EngineerReact, Next.js, design systems
- Backend EngineerAPIs, services, databases
- Mobile EngineeriOS, Android, React Native
- DevOps & CloudAWS, GCP, Kubernetes, IaC
- QA & AutomationTesting, CI, reliability
- Tech Lead / ArchitectSystems, standards, mentoring
[06]FAQ
Questions, answered.
Can't find what you need? We reply to every message.
Who can apply?
Software engineers with real, shipped work — from AI/ML to full-stack, data, mobile, and DevOps. You can live anywhere.
Do I need AI or ML experience?
Not for every role. AI startups also need strong full-stack, backend, frontend, data, and DevOps engineers. AI experience is a plus.
What does the process look like?
Apply with the form or by email (hr@passgem.com), then pass four layers: profile review, technical interview, live build, and a communication check. Then we match you with startups.
Do I pay anything to join?
No. Applying to Passgem and joining the network is free for engineers.
What kind of work can I get?
Contract roles, full-time roles with a startup, and spots on dedicated teams or project builds.
How long does the process take?
It depends on how quickly you move through the steps. We tell you where you stand after each one.
Apply
Your next chapter starts here.
Tell us about yourself. It takes about five minutes.
What happens next
- 1We review your profile and reply by email.
- 2You go through the four vetting layers.
- 3Once you pass, we match you with startups.
Prefer email? Send your CV to our recruiting team:
hr@passgem.com