Join a high-velocity Skunk Works team as the primary builder transforming a complex, vertically integrated retail business. You will develop AI-powered tools, internal applications, and automated workflows that optimize everything from eye tests and product design to global supply chains, turning a rare physical-to-digital test bed into a blueprint for the future of optics.
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AI Technologist / Engineer at Cubitts
Join a high-impact Skunk Works team at a London-based eyewear innovator with over 350,000 customers. This isn't just another software role; you'll be building AI agents and automation tools that interface with the real world—from eye tests and glazing labs to global supply chains. If you're a fast-moving engineer who wants a rare test bed to deploy LLMs and internal apps that transform a legacy industry, this is your opportunity to build at the intersection of retail and cutting-edge technology.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
Cubitts
Direct-to-consumer eyewear innovator with 350,000+ customers and vertically integrated operations across retail, diagnostics, and manufacturing.
What you'll do
What you will do
- Build and deploy AI-powered agents, retrieval-augmented generation systems, and internal tools that streamline store operations and customer experiences.
- Connect disparate internal systems via APIs and data pipelines to create proactive communication tools and automated finance reporting.
- Prototype rapidly with the Product Manager and Data Scientist to turn messy, real-world operational challenges into scalable, production-ready software.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- A hands-on builder with proven experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL, capable of turning prototypes into usable tools quickly.
- Technically proficient in implementing LLMs, prompt engineering, and automation layers within retail, ecommerce, or supply chain environments.
- A fast-moving, low-ego engineer who thrives in ambiguity and has a track record of building impactful software in small, high-growth teams.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Rare access to a complete business ecosystem including stores, eye clinics, ecommerce, glazing labs, and workshops to test and deploy your builds in real-time.
- High-autonomy "Skunk Works" environment where you work directly from customer problems to functional products without the friction of large-company bureaucracy.
- The opportunity to scale internal wins into industry-wide tools, fundamentally changing how a legacy sector operates through LLMs and automation.
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