Founding Engineer (Python/TypeScript)

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Job Description

Founding Engineer – AI Startup – Up to £150k + Equity


London (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)

£100–150k + meaningful equity

Python · TypeScript · React · AI/ML toolchains


I’m working with a well-funded, high-calibre startup backed by top-tier VCs, focused on building the core infrastructure for AI-human collaboration, targeting complex and regulated industries.


With a founding team that includes ex-FAANG talent, AI researchers, and textbook authors, they’re now looking to bring on a Founding Engineer to help build out the platform from the ground up.


✅ What they’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience (preferably in startups)
  • Strong backend and full-stack capabilities (Python, Django, TypeScript, React)
  • A hands-on mindset, comfortable owning projects end-to-end
  • Bonus: exposure to LLMs, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, OSS or academic projects


Why join:

  • High-impact, greenfield role with massive ownership
  • Work alongside a top-tier team in a fast-paced, technical environment
  • Help shape the core systems powering intelligent work at scale


Founding Engineer – AI Startup – Up to £150k + Equity

Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering