Founding Engineer | Python, TypeScript & React | AI Intelligence Platform
The Role
You will join an early-stage AI startup building a platform that detects early competitor movements by analysing weak market signals before they become public.
As a Founding Engineer, you will work directly with the founders to build the core systems behind the intelligence engine. You’ll help shape architecture, product direction, and engineering standards while building across the stack, from signal ingestion pipelines and AI analysis layers through to the frontend experience.
This is a role for someone who enjoys operating in ambiguity, shipping quickly, and solving complex problems with real-world data.
The team works 2 days per week in their Nottingham office.
What They’re Looking For / What You’ll Work With
* 2+ years building production software systems
* Python development
* TypeScript development
* React frontend development
* LLM integration in production environments
* Asynchronous systems (Celery, Redis, task queues)
* PostgreSQL databases
* Data ingestion pipelines and AI-driven analysis
* AI-assisted development tools and modern LLM ecosystems
* Strong computer science fundamentals
* Startup mindset with high ownership and independent problem solving
Nice to Haves
* Knowledge graphs
* GraphRAG architectures
* Startup founding or early employee experience
* Internal tooling development
Why Join / Projects
You will help build the core intelligence engine used by enterprise strategy teams to identify competitor movements before they become visible to the market.
This is an opportunity to work closely with founders, influence architecture from the ground up, and build a product at the intersection of AI, data systems, and strategic decision-making.
Employee Benefits
* £60,000 – £80,000 salary
* Hybrid working (2 days per week in Nottingham)
* Direct collaboration with founders
* High autonomy and ownership
* Opportunity to help shape a category-defining AI product
Founding Engineer | Python, TypeScript & React | AI Intelligence Platform