We partner with product teams.
xerodefect is a small senior team. We work with product builders who need a real partner — not just hands. AI-first thinking, careful execution, full ownership of what we ship.
Principles
- We partner. We don't just execute. We engage with the business problem, not the spec. What you actually need often isn't what you initially asked for — and finding that gap is part of the job.
- AI-first thinking.We default to LLM-aware design — where AI earns its keep, and where it doesn't. We know the SDKs, the cost shapes, the eval patterns, and the failure modes.
- Senior delivery, every day. No juniors learning on your project. Every person who touches your code has shipped real software for years.
- Care over speed.We move fast, but we don't ship sloppy. Tests where they save time. Documentation because the next person matters.
- We leave it better than we found it. Runbooks. Clean handoffs. Knowledge transfer. After we're done, your team owns it — we don't sit on a key.
How we engage
Four phases. We can stop at any of them — most engagements run all the way through.
- 01Discovery
30-min call to understand goals, timelines, and the blockers that matter right now.
- 02Strategy
Prioritized insights, quick wins to unblock velocity, and a roadmap that fits your stage.
- 03Execution
Hands-on building or embedded sprints. We ship and document as we go.
- 04Hypercare
Post-launch support, monthly health checks, continuous improvement so things stay shipped.
How we price
We propose a shape (project, embedded sprint, or advisory engagement) and price it for the scope. If there's no fit, we'll tell you on the discovery call, and often point you toward someone who is a better fit.