Founding Engineer

Reference: 15467_1768467538 Date Posted: 15.01.26

Senior Python Engineer (£70k-£90k) - AI-Driven Product Build

This is a hands-on senior engineering role for someone who wants to work on real-world AI systems, not proofs of concept or hype projects.

You'll be joining a small, founder-led team building an AI-driven platform that automates complex, document-heavy workflows. The focus is on applying modern AI tooling in production environments where reliability, accuracy, and clarity really matter.

This is a genuine build-phase role with meaningful ownership and influence over how the product evolves.

What you'll be doing

  • Building and maintaining backend services and APIs in Python

  • Working with AI / LLM-driven workflows in production systems

  • Designing robust, scalable backend architecture

  • Collaborating closely with founders and senior stakeholders

  • Taking features from concept through to live deployment

What they're looking for

  • Strong commercial experience as a Python engineer

  • Solid backend engineering fundamentals

  • Interest or exposure to AI / LLM integration (production use, not research)

  • Comfortable working autonomously in a small team

  • Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset

Context

  • Early-stage, product-led environment

  • Small, senior engineering team

  • High trust and autonomy

  • Remote-first UK setup

  • Monthly MCR meet ups
  • Up to £90k

Job location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary:
£75000 - £90000 per annum
Salary per:
annum
Job start date:
2026-03-01
Job industry:
Software Development
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