Founding Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering AI start-up is looking for a Founding Software Engineer to join their Newcastle team. This role is essential in shaping the company's technology and culture while offering a competitive salary and equity stake. Ideal candidates will possess a top-tier academic background and extensive start-up experience, and share a passion for AI-driven solutions.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Significant equity stake

Collaboration with top AI and software talent

Opportunity to shape company culture and growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in high-growth start-up environments.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with a product mindset.
• Passion for AI and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Work across the stack influencing architecture and tooling.
• Help build the company's technology from the ground up.
• Collaborate with AI and software talent.

Skills

Python

AWS

Engineering Fundamentals

Product Mindset

Education

Top-tier academic background

Job description

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Founding Software Engineer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Arrows

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Founding Software Engineer - AI Start-Up (Central London | On-Site | Equity + Salary)

One of London’s most promising AI start-ups is looking for its first few Founding Engineers! Backed by top-tier investors and led by an elite team from Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial, this venture is attracting serious attention within the AI space.

Currently in stealth mode, they’re searching for a Founding Software Engineer to join the core team — someone ambitious, technically exceptional, and ready to help build the company from the ground up.

About the Company

Founded by alumni of successful AI start-ups, led by experienced founders. With strong funding and a clear product vision, they’re building cutting-edge AI technology to solve high-impact problems.

• Python – core backend and ML integration
• AWS – scalable, production-grade infrastructure

This role involves working across the stack and influencing architecture, tooling, and product direction.

What They’re Looking For:

• A top-tier academic background – Oxbridge, Imperial, or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in high-growth start-up environments
• Strong engineering fundamentals and a product mindset
• Experience building and scaling applications from scratch
• Passion for AI and enthusiasm for fast-paced, collaborative work
• A team player who thrives in a full-time, in-office environment (Central London - 5 days/week)

What’s on Offer:

• Highly competitive salary
• Significant equity stake – a founding-level opportunity
• Collaboration with top AI and software talent
• Opportunity to shape company culture, technology, and growth
• The energy and ownership of an early-stage start-up with strong backing

If you’re an ambitious engineer seeking a major career challenge and want to be part of something exceptional, this could be your defining opportunity!