Senior Golang + Temporal Engineer - AI Startup Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role positioning: This is a senior IC (individual contributor) role at a research-driven AI company, accessed through the Lemon.io contractor marketplace. It's best suited for experienced engineers who want startup exposure without committing to a single employer long-term.
Compensation: No salary is disclosed — Lemon.io markets "decent compensation" but rates vary per client. Senior Golang engineers typically command $120,000–$180,000/year (US market) or €70,000–€120,000 (EU market). As a contractor, you may negotiate higher hourly/monthly rates to offset missing benefits (no health insurance, PTO, or 401k equivalent).
Skills this role develops:
- Golang & Kubernetes — consistently top-tier in cloud-native and infrastructure demand globally.
- Temporal (workflow orchestration) — a fast-growing, specialized skill with high demand in distributed systems and AI pipelines; stands out on a resume.
- AI systems architecture — working for a research-driven AI company gives exposure to cutting-edge ML infrastructure.
Green flags: Access to diverse startup clients, async culture, and a strong global developer network. Temporal expertise is a differentiator in the job market right now.
Red flags: No direct employment benefits, no visa support, and no long-term job security typical of marketplace/contractor models. Client calls suggest you may be client-facing, which suits some but not all senior engineers. Evaluate whether the contractor model aligns with your financial planning needs before applying.
Are you a talented Senior Developer looking for a remote job that lets you show your skills and get decent compensation? Look no further than Lemon.io — the marketplace that connects you with hand-picked startups in the US and Europe.
We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer for our client — a research-driven artificial intelligence company.
Locations: the EU, the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Singapore
Requirements:
- 4+ years of software development experience
- 2+ years of experience with Golang and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of Temporal is a must
- Strong technical skills: ability to create projects from scratch and a deep understanding of application architecture
- Clear and effective communication in English — advanced ability to discuss business tasks, justify decisions, and communicate issues; good self-presentation is essential for client calls
- Strong self-organizational skills — ability to work full-time remotely with no supervision
- Reliability — we expect you to be dependable to both us and the client
- Adaptability and Flexibility — ability to onboard promptly and start delivering results quickly
Sounds good? Apply now and join the Lemon.io community!
NOT YOUR TECH STACK?
Lemon.io has a variety of projects. If you have 4+ years of commercial software development experience and are proficient in any of the following, they'd love to connect with you:
- AI Agent Architecture, AI Automation Architecture, AI Engineering, Python & LLM, Machine Learning Engineering, MLOps, Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Annotation
- React & Python, React & Golang, React & Java, React & Ruby, React & .NET, React & PHP, React & Node.js, React & Node & React Native
- Vue & Node.js, Vue & .NET, Vue & Nuxt, Python & Vue, PHP & Vue
- Angular & Node.js, Angular & PHP, Angular & .NET, Angular
- Symfony & React, Symfony & Vue, Symfony & Angular, Symfony & JavaScript
- Next.js & TypeScript, Svelte & Python, Svelte & Node.js, Svelte & TypeScript
- React Native & Node, React Native & React, React Native & Ruby, React Native & Python
- Ruby, PHP & Laravel, Python, Python & Node, Java & Spring, .NET & C#, Rust, Scala, C++
- iOS & Swift, Android, Android & iOS, Flutter & Dart, WordPress
- Blockchain (Ethereum / Ethers.js / Wagmi / Viem / Solana)
- Unreal Engine & C++, Unity, Electron
- Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps
- UI/UX Design, Animation, Graphic Design
- Project Management, Product Management, QA Automation, QA Manual, Embedded Software Engineering
- Shopify & JavaScript
Please note: Lemon.io does not provide visa assistance, and the cooperation model does not include benefits typically offered with direct hire.
Lemon.io works with developers from 75+ countries across Europe, Latin America, North America (US and Canada), selected countries in Asia (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Israel), Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea), and Africa (including Morocco and South Africa).
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