Title: Staff Software Engineer (High-Growth Product Companies)
Location: London & remote (UK / Europe)
Compensation: Total compensation up to £200,000+ plus equity
Overview
A Staff title means very different things at different companies. At some it's a reward for tenure; at the best it's real scope — the hardest problems, a whole team's technical bar, and a direct line to the founders. We work closely with Europe's fastest-growing product and AI companies, so we know which is which before you ever get on a call. The teams we'd put you in front of hire for ambition and judgement, not just years and stack.
Responsibilities
You could work on the following high-leverage problems:
- Setting technical direction on the highest-leverage problems in the company
- Architecting and shipping production systems end-to-end
- Raising the bar across teams through design, review and mentorship
- Working directly with founders, product and design on what gets built next
Qualifications
You may have:
- A track record at Staff level, or a Senior clearly ready for the step up
- Depth in a core stack plus the range to move across the whole system
- Architectural judgement paired with a bias for shipping
- A habit of making the engineers around you better
Benefits
Compensation at these companies can reach £200k+, with meaningful equity on top. These companies are at the stage where a Staff engineer's decisions compound: the architecture you choose this quarter is what fifty engineers build on next year, and the work ships to serious user numbers. You'd be hands-on — this is a shipping role, not an advisory one.
Staff Software Engineer employer: Dex
Join a pioneering early-stage venture-backed company at the forefront of building foundation models for extreme physics, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape the engineering culture from day one. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, this role offers competitive compensation, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to contribute to critical advancements in global infrastructure and energy. You'll be part of a small, research-heavy team that values your expertise and encourages personal growth, making it an excellent place for those looking to make a meaningful impact.
