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How we work

A clear, deliberate way of building software.

Our process is designed to reduce uncertainty, protect momentum, and ensure the right technical decisions are made at every stage.

How we work

How we think

Good software is rarely about speed. It’s about making the right decisions early — and keeping them coherent as the product grows.

Clarity over confusion

We explain trade-offs in plain language so you can make informed decisions without needing to become technical.

Foundations first

We build systems that can evolve. Short-term hacks create long-term costs — we avoid that debt by design.

Momentum without chaos

Progress should feel steady and predictable. We prioritize what matters, and we protect focus throughout delivery.

Long-term ownership

We design codebases that teams can live with — maintainable, understandable, and built to survive growth.

How we collaborate

A collaboration model designed to keep decisions clear, momentum steady, and progress visible without noise.

Direct communication

You work with senior engineers. Fewer layers, fewer misunderstandings, and faster alignment.

A predictable cadence

We operate with clear checkpoints so you always know what’s in progress, what’s next, and why it matters.

Decisions written down

Key product and technical choices are documented with trade-offs — so context doesn’t disappear over time.

Feedback early, not late

We validate assumptions early, reduce rework, and course-correct before cost compounds.

Decision-making & ownership

A clear responsibility model that avoids confusion, protects momentum, and keeps quality consistent.

We take technical ownership

You don’t need to manage engineers or debate implementation details. We lead the technical decisions, explain trade-offs in plain language, and keep the product aligned with long-term goals.

Area Product goals and constraints
Owner You

Vision, priorities, timeline constraints, and what success looks like.

Area Technical architecture and implementation
Owner Obsidian’s Lab

System design, code quality, performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Area Scope and delivery planning
Owner Shared

We propose options and trade-offs. You choose what matters most.

Area Risks and trade-offs
Owner Obsidian’s Lab

We surface risks early and recommend the least costly path forward.

Engagements & scope

A straightforward model designed to set expectations early and avoid misalignment later.

A good fit when you need

  • A clear technical foundation, not quick patches
  • Senior guidance on trade-offs and long-term decisions
  • A team that can own delivery with minimal hand-holding
  • A product built to evolve beyond the first release

Not a fit when you want

  • Small isolated tasks or short-term fixes
  • A ‘hands-only’ team without technical leadership
  • AI added purely as a marketing badge
  • The lowest bid instead of the lowest long-term cost

If this is the level of clarity you’re looking for

This share what you’re building and where you are today. We’ll confirm fit quickly and suggest the most sensible next step.