About the Role
AI-Native Software Delivery Apprentice (Web3 Startup)
Company DescriptionTellus Digital, LLC is a specialized studio led by experienced technologists and community-focused innovators. The company is dedicated to creating practical, grounded, and impact-driven Web3 products. As a small and agile team, Tellus Digital emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the development of solutions that address real-world challenges. Based in Texas, the company values creativity, technical excellence, and meaningful contributions.
Tellus Digital LLC is seeking a highly motivated apprentice to work directly with a senior technology leader with 30 years of experience across enterprise software, FinTech, DevOps, SDLC, QA/testing, technical writing, training, business analysis, and startup product delivery.
This is not a traditional internship.You will work alongside an active startup team building real products including:
• Web3 platforms
• AI-powered systems
• blockchain applications
• SaaS infrastructure
• embedded wallets
• compliance technology
• data-driven platformsYou will learn modern AI-assisted software delivery ("vibe coding") while contributing to real startup execution.
What You'll Learn
• Agile SDLC in real startup environments
• AI-assisted engineering workflows
• Product management and sprint execution
• GitHub collaboration and branching
• DevOps and cloud deployment workflows
• QA and testing processes
• Technical documentation and runbooks
• Startup operations and execution discipline
• Web3 architecture fundamentals
• AI tooling for software delivery
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Technologies & Platforms
Exposure may include:
• Next.js
• React
• TypeScript
• python
• Supabase
• PostgreSQL
• Vercel
• GitHub
• Trello
• Blockchain infrastructure
• AI coding agents
• Thirdweb
• Base / EVM ecosystems
What You'll Actually Do
• Help maintain sprint boards and project tracking
• Assist with QA and testing workflows
• Document systems and processes
• Help manage deployment and release workflows
• Assist with content operations and CMS updates
• Generate AI-assisted technical artifacts
• Participate in startup planning and delivery execution
• Help organize and operationalize product launches
Ideal Candidate
You do NOT need to know everything already.We care more about:
• curiosity
• communication
• reliability
• fast learning
• adaptability
• AI-native thinking
• attention to detail
• willingness to ship real workBonus points:
• GitHub projects
• startup interest
• AI tooling experience
• Web3 curiosity
• technical writing
• automation mindsetImportant
This apprenticeship is designed to provide:
• real-world experience
• mentorship
• portfolio material
• resume-building experience
• startup operational exposure
Strong performers may have future opportunities for paid contract or employee roles as Tellus Digital grows.
• Remote-friendly.
• Flexible hours (5-10 per week)
• Startup environment.
• Builders encouraged.
Apply with the following:
• Resume/CV
• GitHub URL
• Favorite AI tools?
• "Describe something you built"
• "Why startups?"