Founding Backend Engineer for AI in EdTech MVP

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering EdTech startup in the UK seeks a Founding Engineer to design and build their MVP. This role offers the chance to influence AI transparency in higher education. The ideal candidate has strong backend or full-stack engineering experience and is comfortable in early-stage environments. You will collaborate closely with the founder and have opportunities for autonomy with competitive compensation of £70-£80K. Equity is also offered, making this a unique opportunity to shape the future of responsible AI in education.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Founding-level equity

High autonomy

Opportunity to build meaningful infrastructure

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a backend or full-stack engineer.
• Comfortable working early-stage with ambiguity and ownership.
• Experience with APIs, authentication, integrations, and data security.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build the initial MVP.
• Make foundational technical decisions across backend and integrations.
• Collaborate directly with the founder and designer on product direction.

Skills

Backend or Full-Stack Engineering

Experience with APIs

Data Security

Collaboration

Interest in AI systems

Job description

A pioneering EdTech startup in the UK seeks a Founding Engineer to design and build their MVP. This role offers the chance to influence AI transparency in higher education. The ideal candidate has strong backend or full-stack engineering experience and is comfortable in early-stage environments. You will collaborate closely with the founder and have opportunities for autonomy with competitive compensation of £70-£80K. Equity is also offered, making this a unique opportunity to shape the future of responsible AI in education.