Founding Software Engineer (AI)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic AI-native start-up as a Founding Software Engineer, where you'll contribute to the rapid shipping of innovative products and work closely with leading AI experts. This role requires a passion for AI, proficiency in Python, and a desire to thrive in a high-growth environment, with relocation support provided.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with full-stack frameworks and web development.
• Experience in AI start-ups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help ship products rapidly and support company growth.
• Collaborate with founding team and engage with paying customers.

Skills

Python

Full-stack Development

Web Development

TypeScript

React

Education

Relevant degrees from top universities

Job description

Founding Software Engineer – AI

Location: London (Onsite) with relocation fee of £10,000 paid upon acceptance, plus equity.

Client: Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer!

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Founding Software Engineer – AI

I'm looking to speak to senior-level software engineers interested in joining a well-backed AI-native start-up aiming for a $1bn valuation. Founded by leading AI experts, the company seeks an energetic, passionate founding engineer to help ship products rapidly and support growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in AI start-ups, particularly in enhancing the efficiency of large language models and algorithms.

• High proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with front-end and back-end development, full-stack frameworks.
• Experience in web development (TypeScript / React) – nice to have.
• The company values relevant degrees from top universities and/or experience in AI-led businesses and a desire to work in high-growth start-ups over years of experience.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a founding team with big ambitions, with a client list of paying customers and solid runway.

If you're interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV.