Engineering for AI-native products
Whether you need a full product built from scratch or senior engineers to extend your existing team, O8N Lab covers the full stack of applied AI and software delivery.
AI Product Engineering
We take AI product ideas from zero to one — and beyond. Our team designs and builds production-grade products, not demos.
- Product strategy and technical scoping
- Rapid prototyping and user validation
- Full-stack build: web, mobile, and API layers
- Production hardening, observability, and handoff
Applied AI & ML Systems
We integrate large language models and machine learning into real products, with the infrastructure to run them reliably at scale.
- LLM application and agent development
- Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines
- Model evaluation, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering
- ML infra: data pipelines, vector stores, monitoring
Software Engineering Services
Senior engineering capacity for teams that need to move faster — whether that's a new platform or a legacy system that needs modernizing.
- Full-stack web and backend development
- Platform and infrastructure modernization
- API design and systems integration
- Performance, reliability, and scalability work
Technical Strategy & Advisory
Independent, senior technical input for founders and engineering leaders making high-stakes architecture and roadmap decisions.
- Architecture and codebase reviews
- Technical due diligence
- Build vs. buy and AI adoption strategy
- Roadmap and team scaling guidance
How engagements are structured
Three ways to work with us, depending on what you need.
Product Sprint
A focused engagement to take a concept to a working, testable product — scoped around a clear outcome, not an open-ended retainer.
Embedded Team
Senior engineers who plug into your existing team and roadmap, for as long as you need the extra capacity.
Technical Advisory
Ongoing, fractional input on architecture, AI strategy, and technical decisions — without a full-time hire.
Frequently asked questions
How do engagements typically start?
With a short scoping conversation about the problem, constraints, and timeline. From there we recommend the right engagement model and a concrete first milestone.
Do you work with early-stage startups?
Yes — a lot of our work is helping founders take a first product from idea to something real users can try.
Can you work alongside our existing engineering team?
Yes, that's what our Embedded Team model is for — we plug into your codebase, tools, and process rather than working in isolation.
What does pricing look like?
It depends on scope and engagement model. We'll give you a clear structure before any work starts — no open-ended hourly billing.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you're working on and we'll help you figure out the right scope and approach.