Software developer · California
Max Paulus
I make software for real people.
I’m a software developer and lifelong learner. I build pragmatic systems that help teams work better and ship with confidence.
Currently focused on automation, AI agents, developer tools, and the small details that make software feel considered.
Chefness
An offline-first AI cooking companion built as a native React Native iOS app and installable PWA from one shared TypeScript codebase.
React Native · Expo · TypeScript · iOSInternal Deployment MCP Server
MCP server used by 50+ engineers at Amazon to streamline deployment processes and improve developer productivity.
mcp · automation · developer-tools · documentationShadowDark Digital Character Sheet
Digital character sheet tool for tabletop RPG players, serving 5000+ daily requests and integrated with popular gaming platforms.
javascript · web-development · community-engagement · user-researchSenior Software Developer
Cline
Building Cline's CLI, agent integrations, and release infrastructure for a fast-moving open-source AI development platform.Full Stack Software Developer
Amazon
Led AI-driven system design and contributed to Amazon's BuyForMe feature launch.Software Developer
Inmobi
Built large-scale ad-serving systems handling millions of requests per minute.The Discovery Cycle
The Discovery Cycle is a list of things you can constantly do in order to live a more fulfilled life.
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