Application Guide
How to Apply for Agentic/AI Engineer
at Highlightta
🏢 About Highlightta
Neon One (formerly Highlightta) is a mission-driven nonprofit software company that has been empowering small to mid-sized nonprofits since 2004. Their unique focus on building 'vibrant communities of generosity' through technology, combined with a fully remote culture powered by empathy and innovation, makes them stand out for engineers who want their work to create tangible social impact.
About This Role
As an Agentic/AI Engineer at Neon One, you'll build AI-powered solutions into their nonprofit platform, working with Node.js, Vue micro front-ends, and PrimeVue while integrating LLMs and AI agents to automate tasks and enhance workflows. This role is impactful because you'll directly help nonprofits operate more efficiently while supporting the transition from legacy PHP/Laravel applications to a modern, serverless ecosystem.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve collaborating with product teams to design AI-enhanced features for nonprofit workflows, developing and testing LLM integrations using Node.js, refactoring legacy PHP code for the transition to serverless architecture, and participating in remote team discussions about how to apply technology to create greater social impact. You'll balance building new AI capabilities with maintaining existing systems that nonprofits depend on daily.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Highlightta Is Looking For
- Has experience with Node.js and Vue.js (especially micro front-ends with PrimeVue design system)
- Possesses practical knowledge of integrating large language models (LLMs) and developing AI agent behaviors
- Can navigate both modern serverless architectures and legacy PHP/Laravel applications
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in nonprofit technology and creating social impact through engineering
📝 Tips for Applying to Highlightta
Explicitly mention experience with both modern (Node.js/Vue) and legacy (PHP/Laravel) stacks since this role requires supporting both during transition
Include specific examples of AI/LLM integration projects, especially those involving workflow automation or agent development
Research Neon One's specific nonprofit software solutions and mention how your skills could enhance their platform
Highlight any remote collaboration experience since this is a fully remote position at a mission-driven company
Connect your technical experience to social impact by explaining how you've used technology to solve real-world problems
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience with AI/LLM integration and how it could enhance nonprofit workflows', 'Specific examples of working with both modern (Node.js/Vue) and legacy (PHP/Laravel) technology stacks', "Why you're drawn to Neon One's mission of building 'vibrant communities of generosity' through technology", 'How your remote work experience aligns with their collaborative, fully remote culture']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Neon One's specific software products for nonprofits and their technology ecosystem
- → The company's transition from Highlightta to Neon One and what this rebranding signifies
- → Their published values around 'empathy, innovation, and customer-first mindset'
- → The nonprofit technology landscape and common challenges small to mid-sized nonprofits face
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on cutting-edge AI without acknowledging the legacy PHP/Laravel maintenance responsibilities
- Treating this as just another engineering role without demonstrating interest in the nonprofit mission
- Presenting generic AI experience without specific examples of LLM integration or agent development
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!