Teams at Astera

Build and ship user-facing open-source software for the Discourse Graphs project. Develop prototypes and production features across interfaces, APIs, data layers, plugins, research workflows, knowledge graphs, and AI-agent integrations. Collaborate closely with researchers, designers, engineers, and product leadership; test early versions with users and improve onboarding. Work primarily with TypeScript, Supabase/Postgres, MCP, and tldraw in a fully remote, fixed-term role.

Build and evaluate wheeled robotic platforms and lifting systems. Responsibilities include mechanical prototyping, chassis and mechanism fabrication, drivetrain and lifting performance testing, motor and sensor integration, basic controls and data-collection scripting, CAD and wiring documentation, and maintaining experimental hardware. The intern will compare designs based on performance, reliability, cost, stability, and ease of integration under engineering mentorship.

Lead product strategy for the open-source Discourse Graphs project. Work directly with researchers to understand needs, prioritize an ordered product queue, develop prototypes, and collaborate closely with designers and engineers. The role involves shaping the product’s future across plugins, standalone applications, and research workflows; conducting regular user research; and working independently in a distributed, manager-free team.