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Global project-based network of engineers focused on high-leverage interventions.
At Hard Reset Labs, we operate as a global project-based network of experienced engineers focused on high-leverage interventions across all layers of the stack - from frontend to infrastructure, from dev tooling to backend systems. We don't offer traditional employment. We assemble precise teams of specialists per engagement to solve real problems with surgical precision.
We partner with organizations that need to restore reliability, performance, and maintainability in systems under load. Whether it's a chaotic frontend bundle, a bloated CI/CD pipeline, or a distributed system outgrowing its foundation - we step in to rewrite, refactor, or rearchitect with clear boundaries and results.
Who We Work With
Our clients include fast-scaling startups, cloud-native product teams, infrastructure vendors, and engineering leadership trying to regain control of legacy systems. We operate quietly, decisively, and with a high standard of technical and editorial clarity.
How We Work
- •Fully remote, async-first culture
- •Project-based assignments (2 to 12 weeks)
- •Team size: solo, pair, or trio depending on scope
- •Transparent flat-rate or milestone-based contracts
- •We meet deadlines. We write postmortems. We merge clean histories.
Current Needs
We're looking to expand our bench with professionals in the following areas:
Fullstack & Frontend Engineers
- •Experience building production-grade frontend systems
- •Deep experience with modern frameworks
- •Strong command of TypeScript, performance profiling, and design systems
- •Familiarity with AI-integrated UIs and dev-focused user experiences
Backend & Systems Engineers
- •Strong in at least two programming languages
- •Comfortable working in containerized, distributed environments
- •Experience rewriting services and optimizing pipelines
- •Understanding of observability, logging systems, and async job orchestration
DevOps & Tooling Engineers
- •Expertise in CI/CD systems and build optimization
- •Ability to streamline Git workflows and enforce commit hygiene
What We Expect
- •5+ years of real-world experience
- •Clarity in writing (commit messages, code reviews, docs)
- •Comfortable in async collaboration
- •Ability to scope and own delivery
- •Familiarity with open-source practices is a plus
Compensation
- •Very competitive, transparent, contract-based pay - we reward depth, clarity, and delivery
- •Rates adjusted by role, duration, and project impact
- •No equity. No ping-pong. Just deep work, paid accordingly
How to Apply
Send a short email to careers@hardresetlabs.dev with:
- •Your background and areas of technical focus
- •Sample project or refactor you're proud of (anonymized if needed)
- •GitHub, portfolio, or CLI tools you've built
- •Availability (next 3 months)
We don't fill roles - we deploy talent into surgically scoped engagements. If you're serious about engineering and allergic to cruft, we want to hear from you.