Full Stack Product Engineer (Remote, AU/NZ)

About the role

Optimal is seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Product Engineer to design, build, and ship research‑tool features for global brands. The role is remote‑first, with the option to work from Wellington, and offers real ownership over product outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver features that improve user‑research workflows.
• Leverage AI throughout the development process to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to shape solutions.
• Own work end‑to‑end, focusing on outcomes over perfection.
• Contribute to a strong engineering culture by sharing knowledge and learning from peers.

Required profile

• Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable with ambiguity and taking ownership.
• Product‑focused: cares about why features matter to users.
• Customer‑centric: strives to improve the user experience.
• Collaborative and proactive in a remote‑first environment.
• Strong problem‑solving ability.

Required skills

• React
• Ruby on Rails
• AWS
• Infrastructure‑as‑code
• CI/CD technologies

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP).
• Annual wellbeing allowance and learning & development budget.
• Home‑office setup allowance and an extra day off on your birthday.
• Opportunities for professional growth and high‑impact work.
• Flexible remote‑first working model.