Backend & Machine Learning Developer

About UsWe are Tundra Ventures, an early-stage startup building Tundra SmartHost, a privacy-first property monitoring solution for short-term rentals, boutique hotels, and student housing.We combine custom IoT hardware with mobile and web software to deliver real-time alerts and insights without using cameras.We are looking for a Junior Backend & Machine Learning Developer who is eager to learn, works hard, and wants to grow with the product and the team. Attitude and curiosity matter more to us than ticking every box.What You Will Work OnBuilding backend services and APIs using Node.jsDesigning systems that process real-time IoT sensor dataDeveloping event detection and anomaly detection algorithmsWorking with machine learning models to identify events such as overcrowding, smoking, noise disturbances, and property risksIntegrating AI and data-driven insights into our platformCollaborating with hardware, product, and software teamsWhat You Should Already KnowJavaScript and Node.jsBasic understanding of databases and APIsPython for data processing or machine learning tasksBasic machine learning concepts and data analysisGit and basic development workflowsBonus But Not RequiredExperience with machine learning frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorchKnowledge of IoT systems or sensor data processingExperience with cloud platforms and backend deploymentsUnderstanding of real-time data pipelinesWhy JoinEarly-stage startup with a real product and usersOpportunity to work on AI, machine learning, and IoT technologiesHands-on experience building production systems from the ground upGrowth opportunities as the company scalesStock options or equity potential for committed team members