Software Engineering
Code that moves between systems, disciplines, and scale
Custom software engineering and infrastructure architecture built over two decades of hands‑on experience across autonomous systems, distributed platforms, and mission‑critical software.
What we build
Edge-First & Distributed Systems
Edge-first architectures built with Cloudflare Workers, Fastly Compute@Edge, Vercel Edge, and Lambda@Edge—distributed services and event-driven systems tuned for latency and reliability.
Low-latency, resilient software designed for real-world constraints.
Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering
Production-grade cloud and platform engineering across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Cloudflare.
Kubernetes-based systems, infrastructure as code using Terraform and Pulumi, and operational automation with Ansible.
Custom Software & Automation
Purpose-built software, internal tools, and automation.
Systems shaped to fit the problem domain instead of forcing generic frameworks.
AI-Driven Systems & Infrastructure Engineering
AI used as an engineering tool, not marketing language.
Applied to system optimization, data pipelines, decision support, and infrastructure-level automation.
Embedded & Hardware-Adjacent Systems
Software that interfaces with the physical world.
Embedded systems, sensor pipelines, and firmware-adjacent services where reliability matters.
Engineering experience across automotive and autonomous systems, finance, gaming, e-commerce, and large-scale media and streaming platforms.
Pragmatic, platform-agnostic engineering with production experience in Go, Python, Erlang, Elixir, and C/C++. Distributed systems built using Kafka, RabbitMQ, CouchDB, Riak, and modern NoSQL architectures—we learn what the project needs and adapt the stack accordingly.
DevOps and AIOps engineering. Platform automation and GitOps workflows using Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Argo Workflows, Flux, Terraform, and Pulumi. Infrastructure that deploys itself, observes itself, and stays out of the way.
Our approach
Software engineering at Ateljé Vagabond follows the same principles that guide our physical work:
restraint, durability, and purpose.
We do not build because we can.
A system must justify its existence, its resources, and its long‑term impact.
Built to last
Clean code, clear structure, and documentation that someone else can actually maintain.
Security by default
Best practices are the minimum acceptable standard.
Privacy, data protection, and system integrity guide every decision.
Energy-conscious design
Digital systems consume real resources.
We optimize for efficiency and avoid unnecessary computation wherever possible.
Open when appropriate
We share tools and knowledge when it benefits the community.
Client work and commercial systems remain protected, always respecting responsibility and trust.
Who we work with
We work best with people who value thoughtful solutions over quick fixes.
Clients who understand that good software takes time and intention.
Good fit
- Custom internal tools
- Edge-first web applications
- Infrastructure modernization and simplification
- Embedded hardware-software systems
- Purpose-driven automation
Not a good fit
- Feature-driven spectacle
- Rushed timelines that compromise quality
- Solutions looking for problems
- Planned obsolescence
Frequently asked questions
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What types of software projects does Ateljé Vagabond work on?
Custom distributed systems and edge-first services (Edge-First & Distributed Systems), cloud/platform engineering, purpose-built tools and automation, AI-driven systems, and embedded/hardware-adjacent software. Experience across autonomous systems, finance, gaming, e-commerce, and large-scale media/streaming.
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How does a project start and what’s the typical timeline?
We respond within 48 hours with a feasibility check. Most engagements begin with a 1–2 week discovery/prototype, then continue in 1–2 week increments. We won’t trade reliability or craft for rushed deadlines.
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What technologies and programming languages do you use?
We’re pragmatic, platform-agnostic engineers. Production experience with Go, Python, Erlang/Elixir, and C/C++; infrastructure with Kubernetes, Terraform, Pulumi, ArgoCD/Workflows, Flux, and Ansible; distributed systems with Kafka, RabbitMQ, CouchDB/Riak, and modern NoSQL. The stack follows the problem, not the other way around.
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Who do you work with?
Startups and established organizations that value thoughtful solutions. Best-fit teams have a clear problem owner, access to domain experts, and appetite for durable systems.
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How much does custom software development cost?
Project costs vary based on scope, complexity, and timeline. We provide detailed estimates after reviewing your project brief. Our approach prioritizes building durable, maintainable solutions that provide value over time.
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Do you provide ongoing maintenance and support?
Yes. We ship runbooks, observability hooks, and handover documentation, and can stay on for SLOs, incident response, or ops automation. No lock-in.
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How do I get started with a software project?
Send a brief or problem description, your timeline, and any stack preferences. We typically respond within 48 hours with a feasibility check and an initial approach.
Want to build something?
Send us:
- Project brief / Problem description
- Timeline / Deadline
- Tech stack preferences (if any)
We typically respond within 48 hours with:
- Feasibility check
- Initial approach / Estimate
Follow our work
We share selected tools, experiments, and open-source projects on GitHub.