Founding Software Engineer | Python | Early-Stage AI Start-Up | London
Founding Software Engineer (Python) required to build, scale, and own the technical foundation of a well backed, early-stage AI start-up from day one.
This is a rare opportunity for a strong Python Software Engineer to join at the ground floor, working directly with the founders to define the architecture, ship core systems, and shape the long-term technical vision of the company.
You’ll have genuine ownership, influence key technical decisions, and play a central role in taking the product from early traction through to scale.
About you:
* 5+ years of professional Software Development experience
* Expert in Python
* End-to-end ownership of features and systems, from design through to production
* Comfortable working across the stack, including frontend development with TypeScript and React
* Thrive in early-stage. fast-paced environments
* High ownership mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Bonus Points
* Early-stage start-up experience
* Experience building or working with AI-powered systems
Why Join
* Founding-level impact with real influence over product, architecture, and technical direction
* Meaningful equity in a well-backed, early-stage AI start-up
* Opportunity to work directly with the founders and shape the company from day one
* Build and scale a product using modern technologies and real-world AI use cases
* High-trust, low-bureaucracy environment with flexibility and autonomy
Founding Software Engineer | Python | Early-Stage AI Start-Up | London