Founding Engineer (Machine Learning + Digital Signal Processing) in City of London

Founding Engineer (Machine Learning + Digital Signal Processing)

Fether Labs is recruiting a Founding Engineer (🧠 Machine Learning + ⚡ Digital Signal Processing) to build wristbands that redefine human‑computer interaction.

Job Title: Founding Engineer (Machine Learning + Digital Signal Processing)

Location: London, UK (on‑site)

Compensation: Salary and equity package

Start date: Immediately, or upon availability

Contract type: Full‑time

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled

Application form: www.fetherlabs.com

ABOUT US

⌚🤚🤖⚡ Fether Labs is building wristbands that redefine human–computer interaction. With a flick, a pinch, or a squeeze, any gesture can be programmed into a seamless command. From the mouse to the touchscreen to what has always been most natural—our hands—we’re creating the next evolution of control.

At the heart of our product is a proprietary sensor technology invented at Imperial College London. Our sensors are fundamentally different – they’re not electrodes (sEMG) and IMUs – they will allow us to create a natural, precise, and expansive set of interactions.

We are Jacques, Michael, and James—technical co‑founders from Imperial College London. We are building a team to redefine how humans interact with technology. If you’re interested in joining us, please apply; and if you have any questions, contact James at james.choi@fetherlabs.com.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an ambitious 🚀 Founding Engineer who thrives in high‑intensity, high‑impact environments. You’ll be leading the development of 🧠⚡ algorithms.

This role will involve processing 🌊 the signals coming from our proprietary sensors and developing 🧠 algorithms to detect and classify gestures. In addition, you will be working closely with the hardware team to provide feedback on the signal quality and characteristics. As a startup, we anticipate that you will be involved with many other aspects of the company, such as user data collection, firmware and software development kit (SDK) development, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead algorithm development, inclusive of signal processing and machine learning approaches.
• Collaborate with the Hardware Team to provide a seamless integration of hardware and software.
• Engage in research and development activities to explore new products and product features.
• Deploy the algorithm at a commercial grade level.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and skills with digital signal processing and machine learning.
• Proven experience in deploying production‑ready algorithms.
• Flexibility to take on many different roles, as needed in a fast‑growth startup company.

Desirable Skills

• Have previously deployed machine learning models to the market with great success.
• Expertise in firmware engineering.
• Experience with Nordic Semiconductor chips.
• Experience in SDK and API development.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead algorithmic development in a fast‑growing tech startup.
• We have invented a proprietary sensor that you will have exclusive access to build products for.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing.
• Salary and equity package.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing