Founding Software Engineer (AI)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-backed AI-native startup seeks a passionate Founding Software Engineer to ship products quickly and support growth. This unique role requires expertise in Python, AI startups, and the desire to thrive in a high-growth environment. A relocation fee and equity offer are part of this exceptional opportunity.

Benefits

Relocation fee of £10,000

Equity in the company

Qualifications

• Background in AI startups focusing on language models.
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Support product shipment and growth of the startup.
• Improve efficiency of large language models and algorithms.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Front-end and back-end 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 + 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 with senior-level software engineers interested in joining a well-backed AI-native startup aiming for a $1bn valuation. Founded by leading AI experts, the company seeks an energetic, passionate founding engineer to help ship products quickly and support growth. Ideal candidates will have a background 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) – nice to have.
• The company values relevant degrees from top universities and/or experience in AI-led businesses 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 a business with an impressive client list, paying customers, and solid runway.

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