Software Engineer

Surf Eye · Lisbon, Portugal · Posted Jan 27, 2026

We are building the worlds largest AI camera network for action sports. Our systems autonomously film, track, edit, and analyze every ride using 6K cameras and proprietary computer vision software. We are already live in 10 countries, serving 50,000+ riders across the worlds leading wave pools through our first brand, Surf Eye. We recently partnered with the #1 wave pool manufacturer globally, and have expanded into ski resorts with our second vertical, Snow Eye, bringing the same cutting-edge technology to the world's best slopes. Our mission is to revolutionize how action sports are captured and experienced, finally making professional-quality video, analytics, and insights available to every rider, anywhere in the world. About the Role Were looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and lead the development of features across all our verticals: surf, snow, and beyond. Youll work across our web platforms, building products that serve thousands of users: riders, resort operators, and teams. This is a high-impact role where youll collaborate closely with our design and development teams to turn product vision and customer needs into software. Youll own projects end-to-end, help shape product strategy, and play a key role in scaling our platform as we expand to new locations, sports, and user groups. Tasks Lead feature development across all verticals on our Next.js and Node.js platforms Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to translate product vision and customer needs into polished software Build and maintain frontends, APIs, and internal tools across the full stack Work autonomously on projects from idea prototype production Contribute to product and technical direction in a fast-moving startup environment Set up and improve CI/CD, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies Continuously improve our user experience, for both end users and internal tools Help build a modern, scalable video platform for a global sports audience Requirements 4+ years of experience developing and shipping full-stack software products Proficient in React.js, Node.js, and Javascript, TypeScript Comfortable taking ownership of features across frontend and backend Experienced in project management and leading technical initiatives Strong understanding of CI/CD, testing strategies, and code quality best practices Familiar with code reviews, peer feedback, and collaborative development workflows Self-motivated, autonomous, and comfortable in fast-paced environments Passionate about action sports Based in or willing to relocate to Lisbon, Portugal: this is a hybrid role. Were flexible, but expect in-person collaboration in our offices 2 / 3 times per week Bonus Points Experience with Python and/or computer vision technology Experience with video streaming technologies and related architectures Experience working with Docker, AWS, and cloud infrastructure (e.g. Cloudflare) Strong product thinking: youre comfortable working closely with designers and making UX-driven decisions Exposure to building platforms that support multiple customer types, user roles, or content types Previous experience in high-growth environments or early-stage startups Benefits Ride the Wave Early: Join just as we scale from two verticals to three and beyond Multi-Sport Vision: Surf Eye. Snow Eye. Next: [redacted] Global Reach: Already live worldwide High Ownership: Work directly with founders. Own your projects. Ship fast. Small Team, Big Impact: Were tiny but building like giants Portugal-Based: Hybrid work from Lisbon, Europes most exciting startup and surf capital Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid in-office 2/3 days per week) Compensation: Competitive salary + equity package based on experience Start date: ASAP How to Apply Send us your CV, a quick intro, and a few links to things youve built or shipped (GitHub, product links, etc.)