Founding Engineer (£150k-200k) at VC-backed AI communication platform

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Job Title: Founding Engineer

Salary: £150k-200k

Company Description: VC-backed AI communication platform

Job Description:
You will lead the development of a strategic e-commerce vertical, owning the technical roadmap from conception to delivery. This high-autonomy role combines deep full-stack engineering with direct customer interaction, allowing you to shape the product based on real-world feedback while eventually building and mentoring a dedicated engineering team around you.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Significant equity stake and founding-level influence in a high-growth startup environment

• Backed by top-tier VCs and prominent angel investors from leading fintech and tech giants

• Immediate ownership of a core business vertical with a clear path to leadership as the team expands

What you will do:

• Design and build end-to-end features using Django and React while maintaining high code quality

• Spend 30% of your time engaging with customers and running workshops to inform product strategy

• Spearhead the development of the Shopify integration and scale the technical infrastructure

The ideal candidate:

• 3-5 years of full-stack engineering experience with a strong preference for Django and React

• Advanced proficiency with AI coding tools like Cursor or Copilot as a core part of your workflow

• Demonstrated curiosity and high agency through a public side project and experience mentoring others

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Next steps
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Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction
Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free

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