Founding Software Engineer (AI)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-backed AI startup seeks a Founding Software Engineer to drive product development and support growth towards a $1bn valuation. This unique position offers the chance to work closely with a visionary founding team, emphasizing proficiency in Python and a strong educational background. Candidates with AI startup experience will thrive in this high-growth environment.

Benefits

Relocation fee of £10,000

Equity opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in AI startups focusing on language models and algorithms.
• Desire to work in a high-growth startup.
• Experience with TypeScript / React is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help ship products quickly and support growth.
• Work closely with a founding team with big ambitions.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Front-end development

Back-end development

Full-stack frameworks

Web development

Education

Top university degree in relevant subject

Job description

Founding Software Engineer – AI

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Type: Onsite in London (relocation fee of £10,000 paid upon acceptance) + Equity

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

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a well-backed AI startup aiming for a $1bn valuation. The company was founded by leading experts in AI and is looking for an energetic, passionate founding engineer to help ship products quickly and support growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in AI startups, focusing on improving the efficiency of large language models and algorithms.

• Proficiency in Python.
• Knowledge of front-end and back-end development, full-stack frameworks.
• Experience with web development (TypeScript / React) is a plus.
• Top university degree in a relevant subject and/or experience in an AI-led business are valued over years of experience. A desire to work in a high-growth startup is essential.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a founding team with big ambitions, in a business with an impressive client list and existing revenue.

If interested, please apply with an updated CV.