Confidential company, Engineering
Founding Engineer at VC-backed AI compliance platform
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed
Are you a builder ready to lead the technical foundation of a high-growth AI startup? Join a well-funded London team as the first engineering hire, where you will own the architecture of a platform transforming professional reporting.
This role is about more than just writing code; it is about leveraging agentic workflows to build at scale and shipping products that save users hours of manual work every day. With a clear path to a CTO position and meaningful equity, you will define how AI and engineering intersect in a high-impact environment. If you thrive on autonomy and building from zero to one, this is your next challenge.
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Role overview
Join a well-funded startup as the first engineering hire, taking ownership of the architecture and scalability of an AI-native automation platform. You will build intelligent features that transform unstructured field data into structured reports, work alongside coding agents, and influence the product’s technical direction. This role offers a direct path to a leadership position.
About the company
VC-backed AI compliance platform
What you will do
- Architect and scale a robust platform using TypeScript, Next.js, and advanced LLM APIs.
- Build AI-driven features that automate complex reporting workflows for specialized field professionals.
- Collaborate directly with customers to iterate on product features and define the technical roadmap.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience shipping end-to-end applications as a founder, CTO, or senior engineer.
- Architecture-first mindset with a habit of using coding agents to accelerate development workflows.
- Pragmatic builder who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and enjoys solving complex problems.
Why this role is remarkable
- Total ownership of the technical stack and architecture as the first engineering hire.
- Backed by top-tier VCs in the high-growth compliance and automation space.
- Pioneering an AI-native workflow where you lead the design and quality of agentic systems.
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