As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build and scale the core experience of an AI-native data pipelining platform. You will implement features across the full stack, with a heavy focus on backend systems, while owning projects end-to-end. This role is critical for shaping the infrastructure that data teams use to manage complex lifecycles.
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Senior Software Engineer at VC-backed AI data platform
Are you a Python expert looking to redefine the future of data orchestration? Join this fast-growing, VC-backed AI startup in London and take end-to-end ownership of a declarative data pipelining platform. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-velocity team of generalists where you will ship daily and shape the culture of a company backed by top-tier global investors. If you thrive in serverless environments and love solving complex backend challenges at scale, this is the role for you.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£100k-£120k + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
VC-backed AI data platform
What you will do
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend features using Python and FastAPI while owning the full development lifecycle.
- Build exceptional product experiences by collaborating closely with customers to understand their pain points and data orchestration needs.
- Scale the core declarative framework to ensure robust data observability and pipelining efficiency for enterprise-grade data teams.
Who this is a fit for
- Over 5 years of professional experience building and shipping full-stack products with a mastery of Python and backend system design.
- Proven track record working in AWS cloud environments with a strong understanding of containerization and CI/CD best practices.
- Fast-paced generalist with an opinionated approach to shipping high-quality code and conducting experiments to drive product growth.
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Why this role is remarkable
- Impactful founding-team environment where you will directly contribute to shaping the product culture and strategy from the ground up.
- Backed by top-tier VCs from San Francisco, New York, and London, providing significant runway and global market reach.
- High-velocity engineering culture that deploys to production multiple times daily using a modern, serverless cloud-native tech stack.
How Jack & Jill work together
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If your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.