Lead Founding Engineer

Corecom Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI start-up in Manchester is seeking a Founding Full Stack Engineer to lead the development of a groundbreaking SaaS platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a product that addresses significant challenges in a traditional industry. As the first technical hire, you will collaborate closely with a hands-on founding team, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like React, TypeScript, and Python. With generous equity and full technical ownership, you'll play a vital role in building scalable, user-facing products while laying the foundation for future engineering talent. Join a fast-paced team that values real impact over buzzwords!

Benefits

Generous equity

Full autonomy

Monthly on-site collaboration

Fast-moving team environment

Qualifications

• Strong full stack experience with React, TypeScript, Python, and Node.
• Exposure to cloud-native architecture and DevOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Building and scaling a greenfield SaaS platform from MVP to production.
• Designing clean, maintainable solutions across the stack.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Python

Node

Cloud-native architecture

DevOps tooling

APIs

ML/AI tooling

Job description

Founding Full Stack Engineer | Early-Stage AI Start-up | Equity + Autonomy

Are you a full stack engineer who wants to build something from the ground up, shape a product with real-world impact, and have a genuine stake in the business?

We're partnered exclusively with a well-funded, Manchester-based AI start-up that's solving a huge problem in a legacy-heavy industry.

They've got strong early traction with paying customers, are part of a global accelerator programme, and are now ready to grow their founding engineering team.

You'll be joining as the first technical hire beyond the founders - someone who's ready to lead the build of scalable, user-facing products that leverage the latest in AI and data automation.

You'll work closely with a hands-on founding team with a track record of building successful tech companies.

x1F527; What You'll Be Doing

* Building and scaling a greenfield SaaS platform from MVP to production
* Designing clean, maintainable solutions across the stack (front end, back end, infra)
* Collaborating with product leads and real users to guide technical direction
* Laying the groundwork for a future engineering team

x2705; What They're Looking For

* Strong full stack experience (React, TypeScript, Python, and Node)
* Exposure to cloud-native architecture and devops tooling
* Comfortable working with APIs, building secure, scalable software
* Bonus: Experience with ML/AI tooling or early-stage product environments

x1F3AF; What's on Offer

* Up to GBP90k + generous equity (pre-allocated options pool)
* Full autonomy and technical ownership
* Monthly on-site collaboration with the founding team (Manchester city centre based)
* A fast-moving, no-nonsense team that values builders over buzzwords

This is a rare opportunity to get in early, build meaningful software, and take ownership of a product that's already delivering real value.