Join yhangry as the third engineer to rebuild the UK's largest private chef marketplace from the ground up. You will architect a brand-new, AI-native platform for global expansion, moving beyond traditional workflows to integrate AI agents at the core. This is a founding-style role with direct impact on a scaling, revenue-generating business.
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London, UK£100k + Equity
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Full Stack Engineer at yhangry — YC-backed private chef marketplace
Join yhangry as a founding-style engineer and help rebuild the UK's largest private chef marketplace into an AI-native powerhouse. Backed by Y Combinator and featured on Dragons' Den, yhangry is scaling globally and needs a builder to architect their new platform from the ground up. If you're a product-minded engineer who has fully embraced AI workflows and wants to own huge chunks of a scaling marketplace, this £100k + equity role in London is the perfect chance to make a massive impact alongside a tight-knit team.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect and build a brand-new AI-native platform using TypeScript, React, and Node, integrating AI agent workflows to automate complex marketplace operations.
- Deploy and manage scalable infrastructure on Kubernetes and maintain a robust data pipeline in Big Query to support data-driven business decisions.
- Partner directly with founders to translate customer needs into high-impact features, ensuring a world-class UX for both chefs and guests.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 3-7 years of full-stack experience with strong engineering foundations in TypeScript, React, and Node, plus familiarity with PHP or Go.
- Fully adopted AI-assisted development workflows to ship high-quality code faster without sacrificing a deep understanding of underlying system architecture.
- Proven track record in early-stage startups where you’ve demonstrated a product-minded approach, customer empathy, and the ability to solve problems independently.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Founding-engineer level ownership as the 3rd technical hire, working directly with the Head of Engineering to shape architectural decisions and technical strategy.
- Backed by Y Combinator (W22) and featured on Dragons' Den, yhangry is already the UK's leader in its space with over 135,000 guests served.
- Opportunity to build a greenfield, AI-native platform using agentic workflows while solving complex marketplace challenges for a global rollout.
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