Founding Software Engineer (AI)

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

Job summary

A well-backed AI startup is seeking a passionate Founding Software Engineer to join its team in Shrewsbury. This unique opportunity involves working closely with leading AI experts, focusing on launching innovative products and enhancing existing algorithms. Ideal candidates will bring a strong technical background in Python and an understanding of AI-driven solutions, with a chance to significantly impact the company's growth trajectory.

Benefits

Relocation fee of £10,000

Equity options

Qualifications

• Experience with AI startups focusing on large language models.
• Strong background in full-stack development.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Help ship products quickly and support company's growth.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of large language models and algorithms.
• Collaborate closely with the founding team.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Front-end development

Back-end development

Full-stack frameworks

Web development

TypeScript

React

Education

Relevant degrees from top universities

Job description

Founding Software Engineer – AI

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom (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:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a well-backed AI startup aiming for a $1bn valuation. Founded by leading AI experts, the company is looking for an energetic, passionate founding engineer to help ship products quickly and support 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 relevant degrees from top universities and/or experience in AI-led businesses and high-growth startups over years of experience.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a founding team with big ambitions, backed by an established client base and financial runway.

If interested, please apply with an updated CV.