As the Founding Engineer, you will lead the technical development of a platform that merges digital gaming with physical leisure environments. You will architect robust systems that power interactive social experiences, moving from high-traffic venue deployments to a scalable global product. This is a high-impact role shaping the future of social entertainment technology.
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Founding Engineer at innovative hospitality tech startup
Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for computer vision and real-world applications? We are looking for a Founding Engineer to lead the technical vision for a well-funded startup transforming the social entertainment landscape. This London-based role offers the rare chance to build a category-defining product from the ground up, blending sophisticated digital systems with physical social experiences. If you have 10+ years of experience and want to own the engineering roadmap of a high-growth venture, this is your opportunity to make a massive impact as the first technical hire.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
innovative hospitality tech startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design and implement the core architecture for real-time interactive gaming systems.
- Develop and integrate computer vision solutions to track and enhance physical gameplay.
- Lead the transition from localized venue-based software to a scalable, enterprise-grade B2B product.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Over ten years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of building complex systems.
- Deep expertise or strong practical experience in computer vision and real-time data processing.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, early-stage environment with a hands-on approach.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Opportunity to be the first technical hire at a well-funded startup reimagining social entertainment.
- Work on a unique product that bridges the gap between hardware, computer vision, and real-world social interaction.
- Significant equity stake and the chance to define the long-term engineering culture and technology stack.
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