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Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (November 2026) on Monday November 02, 2026 @11:09AM (#50338894)
Location: Paris / Fontainebleau, France Remote: Yes, EU/CET (hybrid Paris ok)

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: TypeScript, React, Node.js, LLM agents, MCP servers, Claude Code, Codex, Figma Plugin API, TouchDesigner, WebGL/GLSL

Résumé/CV: https://www.somaticbits.com/David_Pettersson_Senior_Creative...

Email: [email protected]

Creative technologist / product engineer. Two sides: AI tooling and automation for teams, and generative/immersive art. Same instinct either way - prototype fast, make the abstract real.

Recent work:

- elfwork (https://elfwork.studio, work in progress): my agent-run product studio. I set direction, agents build, every change logged with what, why, and how it was checked. First product: https://dernier-dpe.fr

- Idea Engine (open source): start from a seed word, wander an association map, and pin the path you took into a buildable concept card. Three-model pipeline - one proposes associations, one scores and filters them for surprise and coherence, one writes the card. Svelte + Hono + SQLite, runs locally in Docker. https://github.com/somaticbits/idea-engine

- Forward-deployed engineer at a large hospitality/marketplace company. Built automations that removed up to 6h of manual work per project.

- Slides and websites generated straight from existing Figma components. Design system in, finished artifact out.

- MCP server that lets an agent coach and query a calisthenics training app.

Looking for full-time work where AI tooling meets creative tech. Teams building something new rather than iterating on what's there.

AI & automation: https://www.davidpettersson.com

Generative & immersive art: https://www.somaticbits.com

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (October 2026) on Thursday October 01, 2026 @11:05AM (#49922638)
Location: Paris / Fontainebleau, France

Remote: Yes, EU/CET (hybrid Paris ok)

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: TypeScript, React, Node.js, LLM agents, MCP servers, Claude Code, Codex, Figma Plugin API, TouchDesigner, WebGL/GLSL

Résumé/CV: https://www.somaticbits.com/David_Pettersson_Senior_Creative...

Email: [email protected]

Creative technologist / product engineer. Two sides: AI tooling and automation for teams, and generative/immersive art. Same instinct either way - prototype fast, make the abstract real.

Recent work:

- Idea Engine (open source): start from a seed word, wander an association map, and pin the path you took into a buildable concept card. Three-model pipeline - one proposes associations, one scores and filters them for surprise and coherence, one writes the card. Svelte + Hono + SQLite, runs locally in Docker. https://github.com/somaticbits/idea-engine

- Forward-deployed engineer at a large hospitality/marketplace company. Built automations that removed up to 6h of manual work per project.

- Slides and websites generated straight from existing Figma components. Design system in, finished artifact out.

- Currently writing a custom MCP server for a calisthenics training app, so workouts and progress are coached and queried by an agent rather than through the UI.

Looking for full-time work where AI tooling meets creative tech. Teams building something new rather than iterating on what's there.

AI & automation: https://www.davidpettersson.com

Generative & immersive art: https://www.somaticbits.com

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2026) on Tuesday September 01, 2026 @12:05PM (#49523899)
Location: Paris / Fontainebleau, France.

Remote: Yes (hybrid ok)

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: TouchDesigner, Cables.gl, WebGL/GLSL, Figma Plugin API, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Bun, MCP servers, Claude Code, OpenChamber, opencode, Codex

Email: [email protected]

Creative technologist. Two sides: AI tooling and automation for teams, and generative/immersive art. Same instinct either way - prototype fast, make the abstract real.

Recent work:

- Forward-deployed engineer at a large hospitality/marketplace company. Built automation that removed [X hours/week] of manual work.

- Slides and websites generated straight from existing Figma components. Design system in, finished artifact out. Saved a lot of copy-paste

- Currently writing a custom MCP server for a calisthenics training app, so workouts and progress are coached and queried by an agent rather than through the UI.

Looking for full-time or contract work where AI tooling meets creative tech. Teams building something new rather than iterating on what's there.

AI & automation: https://www.davidpettersson.com

Generative & immersive art: https://www.somaticbits.com

CV: https://www.somaticbits.com/David_Pettersson_Senior_Creative...

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2026) on Wednesday July 01, 2026 @11:01AM (#48747985)
Location: Paris / Fontainebleau, France.

Remote: Yes.

Willing to relocate: No.

Email: [email protected]

Technologies: TypeScript, React, Node.js, Bun, TouchDesigner, Cables.gl, generative AI / LLM pipelines, real-time rendering, Figma Plugin API and anything else I can learn/explore!

Links:

AI & automation: https://www.davidpettersson.com

Generative & immersive art: https://www.somaticbits.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pettersson

Resume/CV: https://www.somaticbits.com/David_Pettersson_Senior_Creative...

About me: Creative technologist bridging two things: AI tooling and automation for teams, and generative, immersive art. Same instinct on both sides: prototype fast, make the abstract real.

Recent work: Forward-deployed engineer for a major hospitality/marketplace company, building automated solutions that cut workflow friction and saved teams significant time.

Looking for: full-time or contract roles/consulting at the intersection of AI and creative tech, especially teams building novel tools or experiences rather than incremental features. Open to frontier AI labs, creative studios, or impact-driven orgs.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2026) on Friday June 12, 2026 @05:32AM (#48501864)
Location: Paris / Fontainebleau, France.

Remote: Yes.

Willing to relocate: No.

Technologies: Typescript / React / Node.js / Bun / TouchDesigner / Cables.gl / Figma (Plugin API) / AI Frameworks / Node based programming / Creative technologies (immersive installations, hardware, generative art, you name it...)

Links:

• AI & automation: https://www.davidpettersson.com

• Generative & immersive art: https://www.somaticbits.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pettersson

• Résumé/CV: https://www.somaticbits.com/David_Pettersson_Senior_Creative...

About me: I'm a creative technologist working two distinct sides: AI tools and automation for teams (davidpettersson.com), and generative, immersive art (somaticbits.com). Different audiences, same instinct: prototype fast, make the abstract real.

I work with things like generative AI, real-time rendering, and intelligent interfaces. My strength is fast, functional prototyping: exploring, testing, and building quickly. My background is in software engineering, creative coding, and visual design, and I've worked with startups, agencies, and artists to turn experimental ideas into real products.

What I do:

• Build prototypes using LLMs and generative models

• Add AI to creative workflows and tools

• Create immersive installations and generative art

• Design systems that mix code, and play

• Work closely with teams to guide tech direction and try new ideas

I'm open to roles, consulting, or collaborations on projects that use AI to build new kinds of tools or experiences. If you're working on something bold or experimental, feel free to reach out.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (October 2025) on Thursday October 02, 2025 @04:20AM (#45447364)
Location: Berlin, Germany / Paris, France (moving to Paris later this year).

Remote: Yes.

Willing to relocate: No.

Technologies: Typescript / React / Node.js / Bun / TouchDesigner / Cables.gl / Figma (Plugin API) / AI Frameworks / Node based programming / Creative technologies (immersive installations, hardware, generative art, you name it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pettersson

Résumé/CV: https://www.somaticbits.com/David_Pettersson_Senior_Creative...

About me: https://www.somaticbits.com

I'm a creative technologist working with AI, emerging tech, and interactive systems. I focus on fast, functional prototyping to test ideas through code.

I work with things like generative AI, real-time rendering, and intelligent interfaces. My strength is turning abstract ideas into working prototypes. I like early-stage work where you need to explore, test, and build quickly.

My background is in software engineering, creative coding, and visual design. I've worked with startups, agencies, and artists to help turn experimental ideas into real products.

What I do:

• Build prototypes using LLMs and generative models

• Add AI to creative workflows and tools

• Try out new interaction models and custom interfaces

• Design systems that mix storytelling, code, and play

• Work closely with teams to guide tech direction and try new ideas

I'm open to roles, consulting, or collaborations on projects that use AI to build new kinds of tools or experiences. If you’re working on something bold or experimental, feel free to reach out.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2025) on Monday September 01, 2025 @03:43PM (#45095948)
Location: Berlin, Germany / Paris, France (moving to Paris later this year).

Remote: Yes.

Willing to relocate: No.

Technologies: Typescript / React / Node.js / Bun / TouchDesigner / Cables.gl / Figma / AI Frameworks / Node based programming / Creative technologies (immersive installations, hardware, generative art, you name it...)

Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pettersson - https://www.somaticbits.com/David_Pettersson_Senior_Creative...

About me: https://www.somaticbits.com

I'm a creative technologist working with AI, emerging tech, and interactive systems. I focus on fast, functional prototyping to test ideas through code.

I work with things like generative AI, real-time rendering, and intelligent interfaces. My strength is turning abstract ideas into working prototypes. I like early-stage work where you need to explore, test, and build quickly.

My background is in software engineering, creative coding, and visual design. I've worked with startups, agencies, and artists to help turn experimental ideas into real products.

What I do:

• Build prototypes using LLMs and generative models

• Add AI to creative workflows and tools

• Try out new interaction models and custom interfaces

• Design systems that mix storytelling, code, and play

• Work closely with teams to guide tech direction and try new ideas

I'm open to roles, consulting, or collaborations on projects that use AI to build new kinds of tools or experiences. If you’re working on something bold or experimental, feel free to reach out.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2025) on Saturday August 02, 2025 @04:16AM (#44765694)
Location: Berlin, Germany / Paris, France (moving to Paris later this year).

Remote: Yes.

Willing to relocate: No.

Technologies: Typescript / React / Node.js / Bun / TouchDesigner / Cables.gl / Figma / AI Frameworks / Node based programming / Creative technologies (immersive installations, hardware, generative art, you name it...)

Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pettersson - CV can be found on my website

About me: https://www.somaticbits.com

I'm a creative technologist working with AI, emerging tech, and interactive systems. I focus on fast, functional prototyping to test ideas through code.

I work with things like generative AI, real-time rendering, and intelligent interfaces. My strength is turning abstract ideas into working prototypes. I like early-stage work where you need to explore, test, and build quickly.

My background is in software engineering, creative coding, and visual design. I've worked with startups, agencies, and artists to help turn experimental ideas into real products.

What I do:

• Build prototypes using LLMs and generative models

• Add AI to creative workflows and tools

• Try out new interaction models and custom interfaces

• Design systems that mix storytelling, code, and play

• Work closely with teams to guide tech direction and try new ideas

I'm open to roles, consulting, or collaborations on projects that use AI to build new kinds of tools or experiences. If you’re working on something bold or experimental, feel free to reach out.