Join a high-performance team building the next generation of AI-driven labor market infrastructure. As a Founding Engineer, you will develop agentic products that redefine how candidates and companies connect. Working at the bleeding edge of AI, you will ship code at breakneck speed to transform a multi-billion dollar recruitment services market.
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Founding Engineer at Fast-growing AI automation startup
Are you ready to build the defining work of your career? Join a talent-dense team in London rebuilding the global labor market from first principles using autonomous AI agents. With over £1m in revenue in just seven months and backing from top-tier VCs, this startup offers an incredible £240k+ total compensation package and the chance to lead the next major technological shift. If you are a high-agency engineer who wants to move at breakneck speed and solve complex human problems with cutting-edge AI, this is the founding role you've been waiting for.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Fast-growing AI automation startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect and scale sophisticated AI agents using a modern stack including Next.js, TypeScript, and Python.
- Collaborate directly with founders to solve complex, ambiguous problems and translate customer needs into product features.
- Drive technical excellence and speed, taking full ownership of end-to-end product development in an in-person hacker environment.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- High-agency engineer with a proven track record of overachievement in professional or academic contexts.
- Product-focused builder who prioritizes customer impact and can navigate the evolving landscape of LLM technology.
- Strong team player who thrives in rapid, in-person environments and possesses a "no job too small" startup mindset.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Work with an elite, talent-dense team of engineers and ex-founders in a high-growth environment.
- Joined a well-funded venture backed by top-tier VCs with significant early revenue and user traction.
- Exceptional perks designed for high performance, including a flexible cash/equity split and comprehensive lifestyle support.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 14 million jobs daily and introduces you directly to hiring managers.
How does this work?
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 it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.