Founding Engineer (80k-120k + Equity) at AI infrastructure security startup in London

Founding Engineer (80k-120k + Equity) at AI infrastructure security startup in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
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Title:
Founding Engineer (£80k-£120k + Equity) at AI infrastructure security startup

Salary:
£80,000-£120,000 + Equity

Company Description:
AI infrastructure security startup

Job Description:
As a Founding Engineer, you will build the next generation of AI security that learns and adapts to protect autonomous systems in critical environments like finance and healthcare. You\'ll define the control layer for real-time AI decisions, shaping product vision and owning architecture. This is a unique opportunity to establish infrastructure for a new era of AI deployment.

Location:
London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

  • Build the foundational security layer for autonomous AI agents operating in high-stakes industries
  • Join a pre-seed/seed stage company backed by experienced founders with deep domain expertise
  • Enjoy full autonomy over architecture, tooling, and technical standards, shaping a new field

What you will do:

  • Design and implement production-grade backend systems primarily using Python and FastAPI
  • Define and build infrastructure for AI systems making real-time, autonomous decisions
  • Contribute to frontend and infrastructure as needed, demonstrating versatility across the stack

The ideal candidate:

  • Hands-on experience building robust, production-grade backends with Python and FastAPI or similar
  • Strong understanding of common architectural patterns like caching, queuing, and load balancing
  • Possesses a founding engineer mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, shipping, and iterating quickly

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Founding Engineer (80k-120k + Equity) at AI infrastructure security startup in London employer: Jack & Jill

At Jack & Jill, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture. Our team enjoys a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and growth. Located in a vibrant area, we offer unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge technology and the chance to work with industry leaders in AI-driven marketing strategies.

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