SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
Full Stack AI Engineer
Requirements
Essential skills include proficiency in Python and FastAPI, as well as modern front-end development using TypeScript or JavaScript. The ideal candidate is likely an early-career engineer with 0 to 5 years of experience, and previous founding experience is desirable.
Job Description
Full Stack AI Engineer | Python/FastAPI | TypeScript | 0 --> 1 | £120,000 + Equity
SR2 have been engaged to support a Start-up who have been backed by some top-tier VCs recruit 4-5 engineers to come in and own technical systems end-to-end. This will be an intense, fast-moving role where you will ship features within days, and not have endless weeks of planning. You get the call the shots in this role, you own the system and do not need to ask for permission; true ownership.
What will you be doing?
- Architectural decisions which shape the product
- Shipping features from ideation to production in days
- Working closely with founding team and having influence on strategy + direction
- Handling Python / FastAPI backend
- LLM Orchestration and RAG pipelines
What skills are essential?
- Python, FastAPI
- Modern FE Development - TypeScript / JaaScript
- Production infrastructure.
What type of profile are we looking for?
- This role is most likely to suit an early-career engineer (0 - 5 years).
- Previous Founder/Founding Engineer experience (Desireable)
- Desire to found in the future.
- Open to University Graduates who have showcased strong commercial skills through internships/founding experience whilst studying.
What's on offer?
- Salary up to £120,000 + Meaningful Equity
- Front-row seat building the first agent layer for a $1T indutry
- Visa Sponsorship provided if required.
Please apply directly to this advert if this sounds like the role for you
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