Founding Software Engineer (AI)

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI startup is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to drive product development and support rapid scaling. This senior role offers the chance to work directly with top AI experts, involving both front-end and back-end development. Candidates should possess strong Python skills and a relevant academic background or experience in AI-centric businesses.

Benefits

Relocation fee of £10,000

Equity in the startup

Qualifications

• Experience in AI startups focusing on LLM models.
• Desire to work in a high-growth startup.
• Passionate and energetic personality.

Responsibilities

• Help ship products quickly with the founding team.
• Support ongoing growth in a high-potential AI startup.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Web development experience

Full-stack frameworks experience

TypeScript

React

Education

Degree from a top university

Job description

Founding Software Engineer – AI

Location: London (Onsite)
Relocation fee of £10,000 paid upon acceptance + Equity

We are seeking senior-level software engineers to join a well-backed AI startup aiming for a $1bn valuation. Founded by leading AI experts, the company is looking for an energetic and passionate founding engineer to help ship products quickly and support ongoing growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in AI startups, focusing on improving the efficiency of established LLM models and algorithms.

• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with front-end and back-end development, full-stack frameworks
• Web development experience (TypeScript / React) – preferred
• The company values relevant education (e.g., degree from a top university) and/or experience in an AI-led business and a desire to work in a high-growth startup, rather than just years of experience.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the founding team, benefiting from a business with an impressive client base, paying customers, and growth runway.

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