Senior Software Engineer (Python) - GenAI Start-Up - London - £300,000 + equity
Durlston Partners is working with an elite-level AI Tech firm that is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Python) to join their team.
You’ll work with AI researchers, data scientists, and engineers to build scalable, high-performance AI systems. This is a hands-on role where you’ll write production code, design distributed architectures, and solve complex engineering challenges in large-scale, data-intensive environments.
What You’ll Do
* Build and optimise Python systems for AI research, model training, and data pipelines.
* Turn research models into efficient, production-ready solutions.
* Maintain distributed, high-performance services for training and inference.
* Apply best practices in testing, monitoring, and deployment.
What They’re Looking For
* Strong academic background CompSci (ideally from a top global university)
* Work experience/internships in Trading, Big Tech, AI, etc.
* Strong Python skills
* Knowledge of distributed systems or high-performance computing
What They Offer
* Competitive compensation with equity
* Work with top-tier AI researchers and engineers.
* Fast-moving, innovative environment.
* Direct impact: your work powers AI research and deployment at scale.
If you are interested, please apply! Alternatively, feel free to reach out to david@durlstonpartners.com for a confidential discussion.