Founding Engineer (Full Stack)

Givver; Greater London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Givver is seeking a Founding Engineer to shape the future of payroll and HR technology. This role offers the chance to build scalable systems from the ground up, engage directly with customers, and leverage AI for innovative solutions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the industry, with competitive compensation and equity opportunities.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Equity options

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in full-stack development and customer-driven problem-solving.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications and deployment.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop Givver’s core platform and create scalable systems.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their challenges.
• Leverage AI to innovate and automate processes.

Skills

Full-stack development

Customer engagement

AI/ML applications

Problem-solving

Agility in development

Education

Experience in startup environments

Tools

TypeScript

Next.JS

PHP

Python

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Job description

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• Compensation: Salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000 + up to 0.5% equity, with a higher annual salary as revenue scales. Opportunities for progression and salary increases can be discussed during the interview process.
• Time off: The annual leave policy is 40 days, including public holidays.
• Location & Ways of Working: The role is fully remote and flexible across the UK, but working onsite from London is an option. Ideally, candidates are within commuting distance of London, as we aim to meet in person roughly every three weeks for collaboration days, typically in Canary Wharf or Shoreditch. In addition, we hold quarterly in-person meetings to work together efficiently and stay aligned.
• Hiring Process: The four-stage interview process lasts over 2–3 weeks and totals approximately 4 hours.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Right to Work: Applicants must have the long-term right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

About Us

At Givver, we’re on a mission to disrupt the payroll and HR industry. Say goodbye to slow, outdated, and cumbersome systems. We’re building a platform that empowers businesses to operate faster, smarter, and with greater clarity.

Using cutting-edge AI, automation, and real-time insights, Givver simplifies operations and eliminates headaches, freeing organisations to focus on what truly matters—empowering their people. We’re an early-stage rocket ship on a trajectory to transform the industry, and we need bold, visionary builders to help us get there.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Founding Engineer to lay the foundation for the future of payroll and HR technology. This isn’t just another engineering job, it’s a chance to define, build from the ground up. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges, engaging directly with customers to uncover their deepest pain points, and rapidly delivering solutions that make a real-world impact, we want you on the team.

This role is tailor-made for someone who’s experienced the startup grind and is eager to roll up their sleeves to help build something game-changing. If you’re expecting a fully scoped list of tasks from a product manager each day, this probably isn’t the right fit. We’re looking for a builder who takes initiative, owns problems end-to-end, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

At Givver, you won’t just build, you’ll help shape the future of how businesses take care of their people.

What You'll Do

• Own the Build: Develop Givver’s core platform, creating scalable, robust systems that reimagine payroll and HR from the ground up.
• Obsess Over Customers: Work directly with our customers to deeply understand their challenges—no middlemen, no filters, just unvarnished insights—and translate their needs into world-class solutions.
• Leverage AI to Innovate: Harness the power of AI to automate complex processes, enhance compliance, and deliver actionable insights to our users in real-time.
• Move Fast, Deliver Faster: Build, ship, and iterate at lightning speed. Roll out features, optimise performance, and push boundaries without waiting for perfection.
• Stay in the Trenches: You’re not here to delegate. From writing code to debugging infrastructure, you’ll stay hands-on as you help us scale to new heights.
• Build for Scale: Collaborate with the team to design and maintain infrastructure that supports growth, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Founder or Early Employee DNA: You’ve experienced fast-paced environments—building quickly, adapting constantly, and contributing to something from the ground up—and you’re excited to do it again.
• Technical Excellence:
• Expertise in full-stack development using tools like TypeScript, Next.JS, PHP, Python, and PostgreSQL.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Experience with AI/ML applications and deployment.
• Customer-Driven Problem Solver: You’re passionate about talking directly to customers, uncovering their biggest pain points, and delivering solutions they can’t live without.
• High Standards, High Impact: You believe in doing the work right, even when moving fast, and are obsessed with delivering value that drives measurable impact.
• Startup Grit: You thrive in ambiguity, move quickly, and are relentless in your pursuit of building something extraordinary.
• Bonus Points:
• Experience in payroll, HR tech, or fintech.
• Experience contributing to scalable, high-performance systems that support critical workflows.
• Be a Founding Team Member: Shape the DNA of the company, product, and culture as we disrupt an industry.
• Build Something Game-Changing: Work on technology that transforms how businesses operate and empowers people.
• Direct Impact: Your work won’t just make a difference—it’ll define our trajectory and help us dominate the market.
• Growth Potential: Join us at the ground floor of a high-growth rocket ship and grow alongside the company.
• Meaningful Ownership: Competitive compensation and equity—share in our success as we scale.

We like to keep things straightforward, transparent, and respectful of your time. Here’s what you can expect:

A casual conversation with Cynthia, Co-founder at Givver. We'll chat about your background, motivations, and what excites you about Givver.io. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask any questions about the role, team, or company.

Duration: 45 minutes

You’ll meet with one of our team members for a deep dive into your experience. We’ll explore the technical approaches you've taken in recent projects to better understand your skills, problem-solving mindset, and how your goals align with Givver’s mission.

Duration: Up to 60 minutes

Join two members of our tech team for a short, real-world project. This step is designed to showcase how you think and collaborate, and it gives you a feel for the fast-paced, high-impact environment we’re building at Givver.

Duration: Up to 3 hours (combination of async and sync work)

4) Final Interview

Wrap up the process with a discussion with Elena, our Co-founder. You’ll align on Givver’s long-term vision, your potential impact, and how we plan to disrupt the HR and payroll space together.

Duration: 30 minutes

If you’re hungry to build, driven to solve real problems, and ready to stay in the trenches with a team that’s transforming an industry, let’s talk!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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