Staff Software Engineer — AI‑Driven, Hybrid London

Fundingcircle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barista coffee

Lunch subsidies

Learning allowance

Parental leave policy

Job summary

Funding Circle in London (Hybrid) is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to provide technical leadership for the Product Engineering team. You will contribute to the Multi-Product Experiences Engineering Group, shaping architecture, driving high-impact improvements, and mentoring engineers.

The role emphasizes Generative AI, collaboration with product leadership, and delivering mission-critical lending products.

Qualifications

• Engineering leader capable of solving high-level problems while mentoring teams
• Strong technical documentation skills and ability to write clear designs
• Familiar with Unix/Linux development and CI/CD practices
• Experience delivering mission-critical products and services
• Proven adoption of emergent technologies, especially Generative AI

Responsibilities

• Lead on solving high-level problems and guide technical direction
• Write and review technical designs and standards
• Coach Lead Engineers and mentor teams
• Identify and leverage Generative AI tools to drive innovation
• Present technology solutions and tradeoffs to stakeholders
• Take accountability for high-level solution design within the MPX group
• Engage with external events to share insights and attract talent

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Generative AI awareness

Tools

Python

Ruby

Java

Job description

Funding Circle in London (Hybrid) is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to provide technical leadership for the Product Engineering team. You will contribute to the Multi-Product Experiences Engineering Group, shaping architecture, driving high-impact improvements, and mentoring engineers.

The role emphasizes Generative AI, collaboration with product leadership, and delivering mission-critical lending products.