Founding Software Engineer | Python | Early-Stage AI Start-Up | London

Joinfounding-level
London, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering TypeScript Front End Software Development

Job description

Founding Software Engineer (Python) required to build, scale, and own the technical foundation of a well backed, early-stage AI start-up from day one. This is a rare opportunity for a strong Python Software Engineer to join at the ground floor, working directly with the founders to define the architecture, ship core systems, and shape the long-term technical vision of the company. You’ll have genuine ownership, influence key technical decisions, and play a central role in taking the product from early traction through to scale.

Requirements

About you:5+ years of professional Software Development experienceExpert in PythonEnd-to-end ownership of features and systems, from design through to productionComfortable working across the stack, including frontend development with TypeScript and ReactThrive in early-stage. fast-paced environmentsHigh ownership mindset with strong problem-solving skills

About the company

Bonus Points Early-stage start-up experienceExperience building or working with AI-powered systems Why JoinFounding-level impact with real influence over product, architecture, and technical directionMeaningful equity in a well-backed, early-stage AI start-upOpportunity to work directly with the founders and shape the company from day oneBuild and scale a product using modern technologies and real-world AI use casesHigh-trust, low-bureaucracy environment with flexibility and autonomy

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