// job-ready roadmap · 2026

From indie dev
to hired.

This roadmap turns a scattered startup job search into a structured six-week plan: establish credibility, build and ship DevPulse, create public proof of work, then convert that momentum into applications and interview-ready stories.

2–3 hrs/day Off: Mon & Thu 6 weeks <50 person product startup
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Roadmap Guide

Section overview for the full startup job-search plan

Each section below groups the roadmap by outcome: credibility setup, DevPulse backend build, full-stack launch, applications, and interview preparation. Use the quick links to jump straight into the phase you want to focus on.

The Project

DevPulse — AI-powered Developer Activity Summarizer

What you'll build

  • → FastAPI backend with GitHub OAuth
  • → Fetches commits, PRs, activity
  • → Sends to Claude/OpenAI for summary
  • → Weekly "what did I build" digest
  • → React or SvelteKit frontend
  • → Deployed live (Railway / Render)

Why this project

  • → Closes FastAPI gap — built from scratch
  • → Closes AI gap — LLM in production
  • → Genuinely useful — you'll use it
  • → Relevant to devtools startups
  • → Small enough to finish in 2 weeks
  • → Live URL — interviewers can verify