Technical Co-founder - AI-Powered Automation

CXO Lanes UK; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative startup as a Technical Co-founder, where you'll drive the technology strategy and execution for cutting-edge AI solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in enterprises, focusing on tailored solutions that address critical market needs. Collaborate with a passionate founding team, lead the development of scalable AI platforms, and influence the direction of a promising venture. If you're ready to leverage your expertise in AI/ML and full-stack development in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Significant equity stake

Collaborative work environment

Freedom to explore cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of LLM fine-tuning and secure deployment.
• Experience in leading technical teams and product development.

Responsibilities

• Define technical vision and lead AI platform development.
• Prototype AI agents and oversee full-stack development.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning (ML) frameworks

Full-stack development

RESTful APIs

SQL

Security best practices

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in AI/ML

Startup experience

Tools

Cloud platforms

NoSQL

Microservices

DevOps

Job description

Technical Co-founder - AI-Powered Automation

I am hiring for a Cambridge-based startup dedicated to developing scalable vertical AI agents for enterprises. The founding team comprises experienced professionals with deep expertise in enterprise solutions, technology commercialization, and AI automation. They are passionate about building cutting-edge AI solutions that address a critical gap in the market.

Vision:

Through extensive discussions with industry leaders, they've identified a significant unmet market need. While many enterprises recognize the necessity of AI adoption, the industry is hesitant to adopt generic AI solutions for two primary reasons:

• Unique Business Processes: Off-the-shelf products fail to address the unique processes and business logic that often form the backbone of an organization’s success.
• Data Privacy Concerns: There’s a pervasive apprehension about exposing business-critical data to external APIs.

Recognizing this gap, they are building AI solutions that are not only tailored to enterprises' unique needs but also empower them with a high degree of control and ownership over their data and processes.

The Opportunity:

As the third Co-founder and lead technologist, you will be a key driver of our technology strategy and execution. You will be responsible for architecting, building, and scaling our AI platform, from initial prototypes to hardened, production-ready solutions. This role requires a unique blend of AI/ML expertise, full-stack software engineering skills, a strong understanding of secure deployment practices, and the ability to navigate the complexities of working with enterprise clients. You will work closely with the other co-founders to define the product roadmap, lead the technical team, and contribute to the overall growth of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Define our technical vision.
• Initial Focus (First 3 Months): Rapid prototyping of vertical AI agents, LLM fine-tuning and integration, and compelling proof-of-concept development.
• Subsequent Responsibilities: AI/ML development, secure deployment architecture, full-stack development, team leadership, product development, technical strategy, code quality/security, and problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Essential: LLM understanding (fine-tuning), Python, ML frameworks, full-stack skills, RESTful APIs, SQL, security best practices.
• Preferred: Rule engine experience, cloud platform familiarity (secure deployment), NoSQL, microservices, DevOps, enterprise experience, security standards knowledge.
• Personal Attributes: Strong leadership/communication, problem-solving, entrepreneurial mindset, team player.
• Startup experience highly desirable.

Location:

Candidates should be within a commutable distance to Cambridge, UK. While regular presence in Cambridge is not required, the ability to attend in-person meetings once every few weeks is preferred.

What's on Offer:

• Significant equity stake in the company, reflecting your role as a key member of the founding team and third co-founder.
• The opportunity to shape and influence the technological direction of a promising AI startup.
• A collaborative work environment, with the freedom to explore and implement cutting-edge technologies.

Application Process:

No need for an impressive-looking CV. Even if you have a raw two-paragraph description of why you think you're a good fit, it's good enough for us to take you seriously.

If you are passionate about leveraging AI to drive enterprise transformation and are ready to take on a pivotal role as our third co-founder, we would love to hear from you.