At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build AI-powered features with a focus on reliability and production readiness.
- Company: Fast-growing, remote-first tech company focused on innovative tools for global teams.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity, fully remote work, flexible hours, and dedicated learning time.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career growth and influence on product direction.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI systems and have a real impact in a high-ownership role.
- Qualifications: Strong backend engineering experience and proven track record in AI or machine learning.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundations of an AI-driven platform at an early stage. You will focus on building production-grade AI capabilities rather than experimental prototypes, working on systems that prioritise reliability, scalability, and real-world impact. The role combines strong engineering fundamentals with cutting-edge AI development, giving you genuine ownership and visible influence across the product.
The Company
They are a fast-growing, remote-first technology business building innovative tools used by product and engineering teams globally. With a collaborative and experimentation-led culture, they place strong emphasis on quality, user experience, and responsible AI development. Their environment encourages autonomy, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration. As they scale, they are investing heavily in AI to enhance their core platform and deliver tangible value to users.
The Role
- Design and build AI-powered features with a focus on reliability and production readiness
- Develop agent workflows interacting with structured data and knowledge systems
- Build scalable retrieval systems across complex, versioned datasets
- Implement guardrails, observability, and evaluation frameworks for AI systems
- Design APIs and integrations with external tools and platforms
- Collaborate closely with product and design to deliver end-to-end features
- Contribute to technical direction, roadmap planning, and engineering best practices
Your Skills and Experience
- Strong commercial experience in backend engineering and system design
- Proven track record of delivering AI or machine learning features into production
- Experience working with LLMs, agent frameworks, or AI-powered workflows
- Solid programming experience including JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks
- Experience designing and building APIs and distributed systems
- Understanding of observability, scalability, and reliable architecture
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, product-focused environments
What They Offer
- Competitive salary between £100,000 and £130,000 plus equity
- Fully remote working with flexible hours
- High level of ownership and autonomy across features
- Dedicated time for learning and experimentation
- Strong focus on quality engineering and user experience
- Clear opportunity to influence product direction and grow your career
How to Apply
If you are interested in building impactful AI systems in a high-ownership environment, apply now to find out more. Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.
AI Platform Engineer employer: Harnham
As a fast-growing, remote-first technology business, this company offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises innovation and collaboration. Employees enjoy a high level of autonomy, competitive salaries, and dedicated time for learning, all while contributing to impactful AI solutions that shape the future of technology. With a strong emphasis on quality engineering and user experience, this is an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful way.
