Founding Software Engineer (AI)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-backed AI startup seeks a Founding Software Engineer (AI) in Basildon, offering relocation support and an equity stake. This role is perfect for a senior engineer passionate about working in a high-growth environment, contributing to the development of innovative AI solutions alongside a visionary founding team.

Qualifications

• Senior level software engineers sought for AI startup.
• Desire to work in a high-growth startup culture.
• Experience in an AI-led business is valued.

Responsibilities

• Ship product fast and contribute to company growth.
• Work with a founding team and benefit from an established client list.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with full-stack frameworks

Web development (TypeScript / React)

Education

Degree from a top university in a relevant subject

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Client:

Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer!

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Founding Software Engineer – AI

London Onsite (relocation fee of £10,000 paid on acceptance) + Equity

I'm looking to speak to Senior level software engineers looking to join a well backed AI native start-up as they work towards a $1bn valuation. Founded by some of the brightest minds in AI in they're looking for an energetic, passionate founding engineer to help them ship product fast and continue their growth trajectory. Ideally you'll have a background in an AI start-up working on increasing efficiency of established LLM models and algorithms.

• High level of proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with front-end and back-end development and full-stack frameworks.
• Experience in web dev (typescript / react) – nice to have
• The business is not overly concerned about times served / “number of years’ experience” but two things stand out, a degree from a top university in a relevant subject and/or experience in an AI led business and a desire to work in a high growth start up.

This is a unique chance to work side by side with a founding team with big ambitions where you’ll benefit from a business that already has an enviable client list with paying customers and runway.

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply with an up to date CV.