Founding AI Engineer - Industrial SaaS

Harnham; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing industrial manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced AI Developer for their SaaS startup in Slough. The role involves designing and deploying AI features, integrating LLM-driven agents, and collaborating with engineers on production delivery. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in AI/ML or software engineering, with proficiency in LangChain or similar tools. This position offers a competitive salary between £75,000 and £90,000, plus bonuses, in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in AI/ML or software engineering, with production delivery.
• Hands-on experience with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or LangGraph.
• Proficient in model deployment on cloud.
• Background in industrial manufacturing or B2B software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI features including intelligent search and procurement agents.
• Build and integrate LLM-driven agents and predictive models.
• Collaborate with software engineers to embed AI securely.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Software engineering

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

LangGraph

Model deployment

Collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Do you want to build the AI engine of an industrial SaaS startup?

Have you ever deployed LLM-driven systems that power real-world decisions?

Are you ready to lead AI development end-to-end, reporting directly to the founder?

A fast-growing industrial manufacturing SaaS spinout, this company is building an AI-native Insight & Decision Platform that connects to existing maintenance and procurement systems to turn operational data into predictive insights and autonomous decisions.

The mission: help manufacturers move from systems of record to systems of execution, powered by applied AI.

Core focus areas:

• Intelligent Inventory – predictive stock optimisation
• Better Buying – autonomous procurement
• Absolute Automation – removing manual admin

Small, agile team (4 developers + Founder/CEO) with a major pilot planned for mid-2026 and strong parent‑company backing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI features (intelligent search, procurement agents, predictive maintenance).
• Build and integrate LLM‑driven agents, RAG pipelines, and predictive models.
• Collaborate with software engineers to embed AI securely into production.
• Define AI standards, select tools, and shape the technical roadmap.
• Opportunity to progress to CTO‑level as the business scales.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in AI/ML or software engineering, with production delivery.
• Hands‑on with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or LangGraph.
• Proficient in model deployment on cloud.
• Background in industrial manufacturing or B2B software (preferred).
• Entrepreneurial, self‑driven, and collaborative.
• Salary: £75,000–£90,000 + 10–20% bonus (linked to MVP pilot)
• Location: Slough (Hybrid - 2+ days/week)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering, Project Management, and Research
• Software Development
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Manufacturing

Interested? Please apply below.