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Founding Engineer

📍 Location
United Kingdom
⏰ Job Type
Permanent
📅 Posted
June 13, 2026

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity for an engineer who wants to help build a company, not just join one.

A well-funded AI startup is looking for a Founding Engineer to take full ownership of the product and technical direction from the very beginning. They are tackling a messy, real-world problem around buying and selling large items, using state-of-the-art AI/ML models to transform how these markets operate.

What makes this role exciting

* Founding-level ownership, influence every major product and architecture decision
* Clear path to CTO as the company grows
* Opportunity to build the platform from scratch and define the technical foundations
* Tight feedback loops with real users and rapid product iteration
* Direct partnership with the founders and meaningful strategic influence
* Founder-level equity (up to 5%), with compensation expected to increase following the seed round

What they're looking for

* Strong full-sta...

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