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Lead Software Engineer at Circuitmind

Join a world-class team in London building a revolutionary software engine that automates the design of electronic circuit boards. Designing hardware for space travel and medical robotics is currently manual and tedious—we are fixing that with a Python-powered EDA platform. As a Lead Engineer, you'll tackle unsolved algorithmic challenges, enjoy 5 weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility, and hold meaningful equity in a high-growth startup backed by top-tier VCs. If you have 5+ years of experience and a passion for deep-tech, this is your chance to shape the future of hardware design.

About this role

Role overview

You will lead the development of a pioneering software engine that automates the manual process of designing electronic circuit boards. Working across the backend—from complex data pipelines to ML models—you will solve high-impact, unsolved engineering problems. This role is fundamental to scaling a system that powers hardware innovation in space travel and robotics.

About the company

Circuitmind

Circuitmind

SoftwareLondon, United KingdomSeries A (VC-backed)

VC-backed London deep-tech startup automating electronic design automation (EDA)

Backed by Episode 1 Ventures, JOIN Capital, Entrepreneur First, Deeptech Labs, 7percent Ventures, Differential VC, Creative Ventures, Blackhorn Ventures, Lorimer Ventures, Google for Startups Black Founders Fund.

What you'll do

What you will do

  • Design and iterate on the core backend architecture using Python 3.11, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL to solve complex hardware constraints.
  • Collaborate directly with in-house hardware and algorithm engineers to translate physical circuit requirements into automated software solutions.
  • Lead code reviews and technical co-design sessions while hands-on implementing data models, APIs, and infrastructure improvements.

Who you are

Who this is a fit for

  • Has 5+ years of professional software experience with at least 2 years in a senior role and deep expertise in Python.
  • Demonstrates experience building complex systems beyond standard web apps, such as data pipelines, scientific computing, or algorithmic engines.
  • Thrives in agile, high-growth environments and possesses the communication skills to bridge the gap between software and hardware engineering.

Why this role

Why this role is remarkable

  • Work on a frontier deep-tech problem: automating electronic design from requirements to manufacture-ready outputs, a fundamental rethink of hardware engineering.
  • Join a high-functioning, world-class team of electronics and algorithm engineers with a strong post-seed runway and VC backing.
  • Exceptional flexibility and perks, including 5 weeks of "work from anywhere" annually, meaningful equity, and a London Bridge office location.

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