SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Ship resilient software with product-minded engineers.

We partner with founders and technology leaders to design, build, and evolve software products that stand up to real-world demands.

From idea to production — and beyond.

Unicorn Ocean teams are led by senior engineers who understand product trade-offs. We focus on clear architectures, practical abstractions, and fast feedback loops so you can ship quickly without sacrificing long-term maintainability.

Application & platform development

Web apps, APIs, internal tools, and data products built on modern stacks like TypeScript, Node.js, and Python.

Embedded engineering squads

Cross-functional teams that plug into your roadmap, pairing with your existing product and engineering leaders.

Architecture & modernization

Help with system design, refactoring legacy codebases, and introducing testing, observability, and deployment best practices.

Fractional CTO & advisory

Senior engineering leadership to support hiring, roadmapping, and technical decision-making at early and growth stages.

Hire exceptional engineers and operators

Tell us what you’re building and who you’re looking for. We’ll share a clear hiring plan and candidate profiles.

Share what you're building today and where you want to go — we can scope an engagement in under a week.

ENGAGEMENT MODELS

Flexible ways to work together.

Choose the level of support that matches your team structure, budget, and timelines.

Project delivery

Well-scoped builds with clear milestones and ownership.

  • MVPs and greenfield products
  • Rebuilds and system migrations
  • Feature launches on tight timelines
  • Fixed-scope or retainer options

Embedded squad

Cross-functional team working alongside your org.

  • Product, engineering, and QA
  • Sprint planning and rituals
  • Shared roadmap and KPIs
  • Knowledge transfer baked in

Advisory support

Senior technical leadership as you scale.

  • Architecture & system design reviews
  • Technical due diligence
  • Hiring and team structure
  • Process and tooling audits