As a Founding Engineer, you will build the infrastructure for the next generation of the global labor market. You will develop sophisticated AI agents that transform how candidates and companies connect, moving at a relentless pace to replace legacy recruitment processes with first-principles agentic solutions within a high-performance, elite engineering culture.
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Founding Engineer at fast-growing AI startup
Join an elite team of serial founders and world-class engineers building the future of the global labor market. This fast-growing AI startup is already run-rating over £1M in revenue and is backed by top-tier VCs to replace legacy recruitment with intelligent agentic systems. If you are a high-agency engineer who wants to move at breakneck speed and participate in a high-performance culture with a £240k+ total compensation package, this founding role in London is the defining opportunity of your career.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£240k + Total Comp + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Fast-growing AI talent platform startup
What you will do
- Architect and scale complex agentic systems using a stack of Next.js, TypeScript, and Python.
- Collaborate directly with the CTO to define the technical roadmap for revolutionary career co-pilots and AI talent partners.
- Take full ownership of product features from ideation to deployment in an ambiguous, rapid-execution environment.
Who this is a fit for
- Exceptional technical generalist with strong proficiency in TypeScript, Python, and modern AI model implementation.
- Product-focused builder who has previously excelled in early-stage startups or demonstrated high-agency overachievement.
- Ambitious individual who thrives in in-person, fast-paced environments and values building products with massive societal impact.
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Why this role is remarkable
- Rare opportunity to join a high-growth startup run-rating over £1M revenue within its first seven months.
- Backed by top-tier VCs and led by a founding team with multiple successful exits and hyper-growth experience.
- High-performance culture offering significant autonomy, elite talent density, and unique perks like home cleaning and late-night travel.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
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What happens next?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.