> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1478708-staff-software-engineer-user-experiences](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1478708-staff-software-engineer-user-experiences). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer (User Experiences) - **Company:** Automata - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, TypeScript, Golang - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=26a56fec019953e8 ## About the Role * You are a hands-on technical leader (not a manager)-you are the best and lead by example * You are wired for ownership-you don't wait for clarity, you create it * You bring intensity and pace-and channel it into structured, repeatable execution * You care deeply about teams and performance-holding a high bar while enabling people to do their best work * You balance sharp decision-making with strong judgment-knowing when to push, when to unblock, and when to step back * You've already operated at a high bar in engineering-you've seen what "great" looks like and know how to get there again * You are resilient, accountable, and outcome-focused-you don't hide behind process or complexity * You communicate with precision and influence-aligning other stakeholders without noise * You are curious, adaptable, and constantly evolving-never static in how you think or operate, * More than 10 years of experience as an engineer, with more than 6 years building products * Demonstrable experience of delivering a highly complex product * Past work includes building complex and dynamic user interfaces, in a fullstack way * Strong knowledge of Javascript and Typescript, ideally also GoLang * Experience managing multiple Senior engineers * Proven knowledge and use of AI and Automation in the day-to-day as a multiplier and accelerator * Experience operating in environments that demand both speed and quality (scale-ups, top-tier tech, or product driven enterprise transformation) ## Description * Own end-to-end squad delivery within Product Engineering (Software), in a department with Product, Engineering, Design, Data & AI (PEDDAI)-turning challenges into predictable, high-quality product delivery * Hand-on squad leader-set the bar of what high-quality looks like at pace * Own part of the technical architecture-set the direction of our product * Partner with PEDDAI, Customer Success, and Sales leadership to align on challenges, initiatives, and roadmap * Lead, and level-up high-performing Product Engineers that reports to you-hiring, mentoring, and setting an uncompromising bar for execution * Architect, and continuously evolve operating systems that scale-eliminating bottlenecks, increasing velocity, and enabling the squad to move autonomously * Embed AI-native and automation-first ways of working-unlocking step-change improvements in productivity and throughput * Bridge strategy and execution-ensuring we build what we defined; that what we build, ships fast; and what we ship, delivers results with high quality ## Related Videos - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [User 1st! Technology 2nd! Stop building AI nobody uses - start delivering real business outcomes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100337-user-1st-technology-2nd-stop-building-ai-nobody-uses-start-delivering-real-business-outcomes) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Never delegate the understanding](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/749-never-delegate-the-understanding) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)