Senior Software Engineer at VC-backed creative AI platform

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their pioneering team. In this role, you will design and build assistive AI tools for filmmakers, ensuring high quality and performance. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Python and experience with backend systems. Competitive compensation and opportunities to shape the future of creative industries await you in London.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python or another high-level object-oriented language.
• Proven experience designing and shipping production-grade backend systems and APIs.
• Solid understanding of databases, data modeling, and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain core systems and APIs using Python.
• Own end-to-end development across the stack.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers.

Skills

Python

Django

FastAPI

Flask

SQL

NoSQL

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Senior Software Engineer

Company Description: VC-backed creative AI platform

Job Description:

Join a pioneering team building assistive AI tools that empower filmmakers to transform storytelling. This senior backend-leaning role involves designing and shipping high-impact features, contributing to architectural decisions, and collaborating cross-functionally to build scalable systems that redefine creative possibilities in entertainment.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Shape the future of creative industries by developing cutting‑edge AI tools that enhance artistic expression and production efficiency.
• Work with a well‑funded platform backed by top‑tier VCs, poised for significant growth and market leadership.
• Contribute to setting ethical AI standards in entertainment, ensuring innovation respects creative ownership and artist rights.

What you will do:

• Design, build, and maintain core systems and APIs using Python, ensuring quality, scalability, and performance.
• Own end‑to‑end development across the stack, from architecture and data modeling to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into robust, user‑delighting features.

The ideal candidate:

• Strong expertise in Python or another high‑level object‑oriented language with a modern web framework (e.g., FastAPI, Django, Flask).
• Proven experience designing and shipping production‑grade backend systems and APIs.
• Solid understanding of databases, data modeling, and query optimization (SQL and/or NoSQL).

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