Founding Software Engineer

Burns Sheehan; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering startup that merges music with technology to enhance well-being. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key member of the founding team, working across the stack with cutting-edge tools and technologies. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence the company's direction and collaborate with experts in music and neuroscience. If you are passionate about innovative tech solutions that make a difference, this is your chance to be part of something transformative in the wellness space.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in software engineering with a focus on full-stack development.
• Proficient in TypeScript and modern frameworks like Next.js and Nest.js.

Responsibilities

• Shape the architecture, tooling, and culture of the startup from day one.
• Work hands-on with audio innovation and machine learning technologies.

Skills

TypeScript

NextJS

GCP

ReactJS

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Founding Team) - TypeScript, NestJS, NextJS, GCP

Location: West London, 3 days a week on site

Salary: £90-110,000 + Equity

Incubated Startup: The security of a startup within a global business

Required Skills: TypeScript, NextJS, GCP, ReactJS

Join a startup redefining music's role in health and well-being.

We're partnered with an incubated, well-funded startup within the field of audio technology as they build out their founding team. They're blending music, AI, and technology to enhance mental and physical well-being.

They're exploring music as a prescription by blending novel technology, biometric feedback, and AI to positively impact the lives of many within non-surgical and mental recovery.

We're looking for senior-level software engineers with the motivation to join a founding team and help build the future of well-being music tech.

You'll be comfortable working across the stack (TypeScript, Next.js, Nest.js, infra/cloud) and be instrumental in shaping their architecture, tooling, and culture from day one. This is a unique chance to work hands-on with audio innovation, ML, and cutting-edge wellness experiences - all in a fast-moving, mission-driven startup.

Why this role stands out:

• Be a foundational team member of an incubated startup within a global business with extensive runway.
• Combine music, neuroscience, and machine learning — this is far from your typical SaaS.
• The tech challenges are greenfield: think ML-driven music personalization, audio tooling, and scalable infrastructure.
• Work directly with world-class musicians, scientists, and wellness experts.

The stage of the business offers huge room for career progression, with opportunities to lead projects, define and design systems, create POCs, and work closely with external clients. They value pragmatic, effective communication and seek someone with startup experience.

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based solely on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.