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AI Spec Driven Development Engineer at high-growth AI engineering startup
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed
Are you ready to redefine the future of software engineering? This London-based startup is seeking an AI Spec Driven Development Engineer to pioneer "dark factory" principles in code production. By moving beyond manual coding and focusing on specification-driven autonomous pipelines, you will play a key role in building the next generation of AI-native developer tools.
If you have a passion for high-level technical specs and autonomous systems, this well-funded team offers a unique opportunity to shape how software is built. Join a group of elite engineers backed by top-tier VCs in the heart of London.
Role overview
This specialist role bridges the gap between AI and specification-driven software development. You will leverage “dark factory” principles to rethink the engineering lifecycle, focusing on how technical specs can autonomously drive production-ready code. This is an opportunity to shape the future of software construction within a well-funded, innovative technical team based in London.
About the company
High-growth AI engineering startup
What you will do
- Architect and implement systems that translate high-level technical specifications into high-quality, production-ready code using AI.
- Apply “dark factory” methodologies to software engineering, optimizing for highly automated and autonomous development workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine how AI-driven tools interpret complex logic and architectural requirements.
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses a deep understanding of specification-driven development and the intersection of AI with modern software engineering.
- Demonstrates practical experience or a strong theoretical foundation in “dark factory” engineering and autonomous systems.
- Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about building the next generation of developer tooling.
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Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the cutting edge of AI-native software development where specifications drive the entire production pipeline.
- Join a well-funded team backed by top-tier VCs focused on revolutionizing the traditional software engineering lifecycle.
- Contribute to “dark factory” engineering paradigms, creating autonomous systems that move beyond manual coding practices.
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