Founding Software Engineer (AI)

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

Job summary

A leading company in AI is looking for a Founding Software Engineer to join their start-up aiming for a $1bn valuation. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Python and experience with full-stack development, contributing to product development and the growth of the company. This role offers a £10,000 relocation fee and an equity bonus.

Benefits

Relocation fee of £10,000

Equity options

Qualifications

• Experience in AI start-ups focusing on large language models.
• High desire to work in a high-growth start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Help ship products rapidly for a high-growth AI native start-up.
• Work closely with a founding team on ambitious projects.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with front-end and back-end development

Experience in web development (TypeScript / React)

Education

Relevant educational background from top universities

Job description

Founding Software Engineer – AI

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom (Onsite in London with 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:

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 continued growth. Ideally, candidates will have experience in AI start-ups focusing on improving the efficiency of large language models and algorithms.

• Proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with front-end and back-end development, full-stack frameworks.
• Experience in web development (TypeScript / React) – a plus.
• The company values relevant educational background from top universities and/or experience in an AI-led business, along with a desire to work in a high-growth start-up environment.

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

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