Founding Engineer (Python)
Alfa AI
12 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English, Polish Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
£ 100KJob location
Tech stack
API
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Github
Python
PostgreSQL
Machine Learning
Open Source Technology
TensorFlow
Systems Integration
TypeScript
PyTorch
React
Delivery Pipeline
Large Language Models
Backend
Scikit Learn
Kubernetes
GraphQL
Machine Learning Operations
Front End Software Development
Data Pipelines
Docker
Job description
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered full-stack features using Python (backend, AI orchestration) and React/TypeScript (frontend).
- Build, fine-tune, and integrate large language models (LLMs) via APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or LangChain-style frameworks).
- Own the full ML lifecycle, from data collection and preprocessing to model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Develop API-first architectures (REST/GraphQL) that enable seamless integration and scalability.
- Build and maintain secure, privacy-by-design data models using PostgreSQL and cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Implement robust DevOps practices with Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate directly with founders to define the technical roadmap, product strategy, and engineering culture.
- Balance speed and rigor, shipping quickly while building foundations for long-term scale.
Requirements
Do you have experience in TypeScript?, * Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Software Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer.
- Strong full-stack experience in Python (backend + ML) and React/TypeScript (frontend).
- Proven experience building and deploying ML models in production environments.
- Deep understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
- Experience integrating LLMs and designing AI agent systems or orchestration layers.
- Strong understanding of data modeling, security, and privacy principles.
- Skilled in DevOps tools and modern CI/CD workflows (Docker, GitHub Actions, etc.).
- Entrepreneurial mindset, thrives in chaos, works autonomously, and delivers outcomes.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Prior experience in an early-stage startup or founding-engineer capacity.
- Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects.
- Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow) or container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Interest in product design, UX, and building tools founders love.
Who You Are
- You move fast, learn faster, and own outcomes.
- You care deeply about clarity, speed, and user experience.
- You're comfortable wearing multiple hats, from data pipelines to design polish.
- You want to build the next wave of AI-native products, not just use them.
Job Type: Full-time