Founding Engineer
Requirements
Candidates should have experience shipping production WebGPU or ML systems and possess strong runtime architecture instincts. Comfort with programming languages such as C++, Rust, or systems-level JavaScript and Python is essential.
Job Description
Founding Engineer, Hadron
Ayoob AI is a UK-based AI company with active engagements including UK Government frameworks. Hadron is our infrastructure division, building a hardware-aware dispatch runtime that routes AI workloads between WebGPU, Web Workers, and CPU. Five UK patent applications filed earlier this year. 5,500 lines of WebGPU code, 447 tests passing. Pre-seed round opening.
About the role:
First engineering hire at Hadron. You ship the first commercial version of the runtime alongside the founder.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement compute kernels across WebGPU, Web Workers, and CPU tiers
- Build dispatch scoring logic across discrete, integrated, and unified memory GPUs
- Architect memory pooling, pipeline caching, and buffer reuse
- Maintain cross-vendor compatibility across NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Apple, and Qualcomm
- Drive the OSS reference layer that supports developer adoption
- Contribute to patent filings
What we are looking for:
- Shipped production WebGPU or ML systems work
- Strong runtime architecture instincts
- Comfort with C++, Rust, or systems-level JavaScript, Python
- ML inference background is a plus, not required
- Self-directed, comfortable with ambiguity
On the table:
- Founding Engineer title
- Real equity, number open to negotiation
- Name on patents you contribute to (we file aggressively)
- UK visa and relocation if needed, fully remote also fine
To apply: husain.a@ayoob.ai
Skills
About Ayoob AI
Ayoob AI specializes in delivering tailored AI solutions designed to optimize business workflows and enhance operational efficiency. We focus on creating custom AI strategies that address the unique challenges of each client, helping businesses reduce costs, increase productivity, and stay competitive in an ever-evolving market. With a commitment to innovation and client satisfaction, Ayoob AI works across multiple industries, providing data-driven insights and AI-powered tools to transform the way businesses operate. Whether you're looking to streamline processes or adopt cutting-edge technology, Ayoob AI has the expertise to help you achieve your goals.
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