As the founding Lead Engineer, you will architect the backend systems powering data intelligence for a $2 trillion global industry. You'll solve complex data fragmentation challenges, build scalable AWS-based infrastructure, and establish the engineering culture. This is a high-impact role at a seed-stage company modernizing essential B2B supply chains.
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London, United Kingdom£80k-£120k + Equity
Lead Engineer at VC-backed automotive data startup
Are you a master of complex data architecture ready to take on a founding-level role? This well-funded seed-stage startup is tackling a massive pain point in the $2 trillion automotive industry. As Lead Engineer, you will own the backend systems and technical roadmap for a platform that turns fragmented data into actionable intelligence. Backed by top-tier VCs and industry leaders, this London-based role offers significant equity and the chance to build a world-class engineering culture from the ground up. If you thrive on solving 'impossible' data challenges and shipping high-impact code, this is the career-defining move you've been looking for.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
VC-backed automotive data startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design and build robust backend systems that handle complex automotive parts data at scale using TypeScript and Python.
- Integrate disparate data sources into a unified intelligence layer that learns from usage and improves reliability over time.
- Drive engineering excellence by mentoring future hires and balancing rapid delivery with rigorous technical standards.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Extensive backend architecture experience building systems that resolve conflicting or inconsistent data sets at scale.
- Proven engineering leadership skills with a focus on coaching, setting high quality bars, and shipping pragmatic solutions.
- Systems-oriented thinker with extreme attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and customer trust.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the technical architecture for a platform resolving complex data conflicts at scale with no ground truth.
- Backed by top-tier VCs and prominent angel investors from leading UK automotive technology companies.
- Massive ownership and founding-level influence to shape engineering standards and future team culture from the ground up.
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