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About the role
We're looking for a hands-on Venture Builder to lead and ship Project Tricorder — a fast-moving venture operating at the intersection of software, hardware, defence and healthcare. More about the project here.
This is a build-first role for someone who can move from concept to working product in days, not months, while operating to the standards a sensitive-data environment demands.
You'll own the product end to end: architecting, writing code, shipping iterations, and making the pragmatic calls needed to get something real in front of stakeholders quickly. You will be working with national security software and data, so a strong cyber security instinct and prior experience in secure environments is essential.
Please note that we are looking for someone who is available for an initial 6 month contract.
What you'll do
Take Project Tricorder from concept to shipped product, working alongside the founder & CEO, and the rest of the Founders Factory squad, owning build and delivery end to end.
Write production-quality software and ship working iterations at high velocity.
Make architecture and tooling decisions that balance speed with security and reliability.
Handle national security software and data responsibly, applying secure-by-design principles throughout.
Work closely with stakeholders to validate direction and tighten feedback loops.
Establish lightweight but rigorous security, data-handling, and operational practices from day one.
What you'll bring
Strong software engineering ability — you can design, build, and ship end to end without hand-holding.
A proven track record of shipping products fast, ideally in 0-to-1 or startup / venture-building contexts.
Hands-on experience working in national security, defence, or comparable sensitive-data environments.
Deep cyber security competence: secure development practices, threat awareness, and safe handling of classified or sensitive data.
Comfort with ambiguity, ownership, and rapid iteration under time pressure.
Eligibility to work in the UK and to undergo any security vetting the engagement requires.
We value
Quick thinking and intuition, someone who can balance creativity with objective data
A passion for creating products people love, caring about product performance is key
The ability to adapt and operate in an ambiguous environment
Comfortable with taking risks
Wanting to continuously improve your skills and productivity, challenging yourself when you can
Strong leadership that drives outcomes
Being approachable and optimistic
Venture Builder - Project Tricorder (HealthTech) in London employer: Founders Factory
Founders Factory is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of Greater London. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and personal growth, employees are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from mentorship and resources to develop their skills. The unique opportunity to work on impactful digital health and medtech ventures ensures that every team member contributes to meaningful change in the industry.
