Lead Engineer (£80k-£120k + Equity) at VC-backed automotive data startup

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Lead Engineer

Salary: £80k-£120k + Equity

Company Description: VC-backed automotive data startup

Job Description:
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.

Location: London, UK

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.

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.

The ideal candidate:

• 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.

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