Lead Backend Engineer Python

• Take ownership of our cloud platform and define the backend architecture that underpins our ecosystem of mobile applications, computer vision systems, and edge devices
• Lead the evolution from our existing Firebase implementation to a scalable, cloud-native platform on Google Cloud Platform
• Build resilient, low-latency services capable of processing high-frequency location, sensor, and image data from thousands of devices in real time
• Work alongside robotics, computer vision, and AI researchers to transform cutting-edge research into robust production services
• Create the APIs, infrastructure, and engineering practices that enable our business to scale
• Influence technical direction, establish engineering standards, and help build our backend function from the ground up

Technologies:

• AI
• Backend
• Cloud
• Computer Vision
• Docker
• Firebase
• IoT
• Mobile
• Python
• Robotics
• Swift
• iOS
• GCP

• Strong experience building scalable backend platforms and distributed systems
• Strong Python backend engineering skills with experience designing cloud-native architectures
• Deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, Docker, and containerised deployments, with Cloud Run preferred
• Experience building highly resilient, low-latency systems where reliability and performance are critical
• Good knowledge of high-frequency data processing, event-driven systems, or IoT / edge device platforms
• Comfortable working across architecture, implementation, and technical leadership within a fast-moving start-up
• Beneficial but not essential: C++, computer vision, robotics or autonomous systems experience, GNSS, mapping or positioning technologies, Ceres Solver or optimisation algorithms, Swift / iOS integration experience

We are an innovative technology start-up that has developed a world-leading navigation platform designed to improve independence for people with visual impairments. Our technology combines advanced GNSS positioning, computer vision, and AI to deliver centimetre-level accuracy in challenging urban environments, helping users navigate with confidence. This is a full-time onsite role in our South London office, Monday to Friday. We offer total compensation of £150k, including base salary and equity, and the opportunity to work on high-impact technology that enhances peoples lives.