Full Stack Web Developer

Magic Story | Remote

Magic Story creates personalized children's entertainment where kids aged 3-6 become the heroes of their own adventures. We serve 50,000+ families with beautifully illustrated, Pixar-quality books delivered per purchase or monthly through our Magic Story+ subscription. We're scaling rapidly and need to dramatically increase product velocity and feature set.

We're seeking a talented Full Stack Web Developer to join our small, innovative remote team at Magic Story. You'll be instrumental in building and scaling our AI-powered personalized children's book platform, implementing designs from our lead product designer to create magical experiences for families worldwide.

• Develop and maintain our web application using modern JavaScript frameworks and technologies
• Build scalable backend services and APIs to support our subscription platform and book personalization engine
• Implement responsive, performant front-end experiences from Figma designs provided by our product team
• Collaborate with our product designer and PM to ensure accurate implementation of designs and user flows
• Optimize conversion funnels, checkout flows, and subscription management systems
• Integrate third-party services including payment processing, fulfillment, and marketing tools
• Use Claude Code for rapid development, code generation, and complex problem-solving
• Participate in technical architecture decisions as we scale toward Series A and beyond

• 3+ years of full stack web development experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React or Vue.js, and Node.js
• Experience with database design and management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience using Claude Code for development tasks and workflow optimization
• Proficiency working with Figma for design handoffs and developer mode
• Experience with subscription/e-commerce platforms and payment integrations
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization and SEO best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a distributed team environment

• Experience with AI/ML integrations and prompt engineering
• Familiarity with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms
• Experience with children's products or educational technology
• Knowledge of video generation or manipulation tools
• Experience scaling products through significant growth phases

• The chance to join an innovative team and a scaling business that are shaping the future of AI family entertainment
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours
• Opportunity to impact millions of children and families
• Small, collaborative team environment with direct influence on product direction
• Competitive salary and equity package as we approach Series A funding
• Asynchronous work culture that values deep focus and work-life balance
• Growth opportunities as we scale the team and platform

Note: This position requires a passion for creating delightful experiences for children and families, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a remote, startup environment. Experience with AI-powered development tools like Claude Code is essential as we leverage these technologies to move quickly and efficiently.