Founding Software Engineer (AI)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI-native startup located in Manchester is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity for senior software engineers passionate about AI and startups to shape the future of innovative products with potential for high impact. Ideal candidates will bring substantial experience in AI technology and software development, contributing to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Relocation fee of £10,000 paid on acceptance

Equity in the company

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in AI startups.
• Desire to work in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Improve the efficiency of large language models and algorithms.
• Work closely with the founding team in a growing startup.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Front-end and back-end development

Full-stack frameworks

Web development (TypeScript / React)

Education

Academic background from top universities

Relevant AI business experience

Job description

Founding Software Engineer (AI), Manchester

Client:

Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer!

Location:

Manchester, 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

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom (onsite, relocation fee of £10,000 paid on acceptance) + Equity

We are seeking a senior-level software engineer to join a well-backed AI-native startup working towards a $1bn valuation. Founded by leading AI experts, the company aims to ship products rapidly and sustain growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in AI startups, focusing on improving the efficiency of large language models and algorithms.

• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development, full-stack frameworks.
• Web development experience (TypeScript / React) – a plus.
• The company values academic background from top universities or relevant AI business experience and a desire to work in a high-growth startup environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a founding team with big ambitions, benefiting from an established client base with paying customers and runway.

If interested, please apply with an updated CV.