Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing startups as a Staff Software Engineer to build the "Duolingo for anything." Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own major product areas end-to-end, shipping daily to over 1.5 million users. You'll drive technical direction while crafting delightful, gamified experiences that help one billion people master new skills.
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Staff Software Engineer at Gizmo
Gizmo.ai is on a mission to help 1 billion people learn anything through AI-powered gamification. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our high-talent, flat-structured team in Shoreditch. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll own major product slices end-to-end, shipping code daily that impacts millions of learners. If you have a maker mindset, 8+ years of experience, and want to build the future of education, this is your chance to make a massive impact as an early employee.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Gizmo
Role overview
Software
Gizmo is an AI startup on a mission to make learning so easy that anyone can learn anything. We're building Duolingo for Anything - a platform that uses gamification and social mechanics to make learning fun. With over 1.5 million monthly active users and $5M in annual recurring revenue, we’re already one of the fastest-growing startups in the UK. Backed by leading investors, we recently raised $22M in Series A funding to accelerate our vision of helping 1 billion people learn.
What you will do
- Own the technical design and implementation of user-facing features using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind.
- Iterate rapidly by merging to production and refining features based on daily session replays and metrics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design and product teams to translate complex Figma designs into high-quality code.
Who this is a fit for
- 8+ years of engineering experience with deep frontend expertise and full-stack proficiency in PostgreSQL and APIs.
- Proven track record in fast-paced startup environments, ideally as a former founder or early-stage employee.
- Strong academic background in a quantitative field like Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics from a top-tier university.
Why this role is remarkable
- Massive scale and traction with 1.5M monthly active users and $5M ARR already achieved.
- Strong financial backing with a recent $22M Series A to accelerate global expansion.
- High-impact, flat structure where you report to the CEO and influence the entire product roadmap.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
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What happens next?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Gizmo wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.