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London, United Kingdom£95K – £115K + Equity

Senior Software Engineer at Deep-tech AI materials startup

Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to tackle complex scientific challenges with high-impact engineering? Join a fast-growing, well-funded deep-tech startup in East London that is revolutionizing how sustainable materials are designed. You'll build a sophisticated SaaS platform using TypeScript, React, and Kubernetes to orchestrate powerful AI vision models, working alongside a high-trust team of scientists and engineers. If you have 5+ years of experience and thrive in high-ownership roles where your code powers real-world breakthroughs in battery technology and aerospace, this is the opportunity for you.

Overview

Role overview

You will help build a cloud-based SaaS platform that empowers engineers to utilize state-of-the-art image-based AI. By bridging the gap between machine learning and materials science, you will enable the design of sustainable, high-performance materials. This high-ownership role involves shaping architectural foundations, from backend infrastructure to high-performance visual interfaces.

Company

About the company

Deep-tech AI materials startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end features using TypeScript, React, and Python-based ML orchestration.
  • Scale cloud infrastructure using AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes to support complex machine learning workflows.
  • Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for well-tested, maintainable code across a data-intensive platform.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Has 5+ years of experience as a product-focused engineer with strong fundamentals in API design and database modeling.
  • Possesses a deep understanding of statically-typed languages and experience deploying systems on modern cloud infrastructure.
  • Demonstrates a STEM-oriented mindset with a passion for solving complex, scientific problems through pragmatic engineering.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Work at the cutting edge of AI and materials science with a spin-out from a world-leading university.
  • Join a well-funded, fast-growing team of 12 people backed by top-tier engineering research and industry partnerships.
  • High autonomy to make architectural decisions and directly influence the product direction while reporting to the CTO.

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