At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tech stack for an AI startup transforming industrial manufacturing.
- Company: Exciting pre-seed AI startup focused on innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Equity stake, work with cutting-edge tech, and impact real-world systems.
- Other info: Dynamic startup environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Join a visionary founder and revolutionise Europe's manufacturing infrastructure.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields and experience in leading engineering teams.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Pre‐seed AI startup developing Physics‐Informed Neural Networks for industrial manufacturing, founded by a former Industry 4.0 VC Principal targeting a £2.0M raise.
You will be the technical heart of a venture building an AI overlay for industrial manufacturing. By integrating PINN‐based control with existing PLCs, you will optimize factory setpoints within safety envelopes. You will own the end‐to‐end stack, from edge gateways to supervisory agents, transforming decaying industrial infrastructure into intelligent, autonomous systems.
Location: London, UK
Why this role is remarkable:
- Partner with an ex‐VC Principal who has invested over £10m in Industry 4.0 and sat on 8 boards, bringing deep sector domain and capital access.
- Work at the cutting edge of AI and physics, moving models from your laptop to NVIDIA Jetson devices on live production lines for real‐world impact.
- Secure a founding equity stake in a venture targeting a £2M pre‐seed round to solve Europe's decaying manufacturing infrastructure crisis.
What You Will Do:
- Architect and build the end‐to‐end technical stack, including edge AI gateways, control systems, and the supervisory AI overlay.
- Hire and lead a multidisciplinary engineering squad across industrial architecture, computer vision, control theory, and mechatronics.
- Lead the technical narrative for fundraising, pilot deployments with industrial partners, and compliance with the EU AI Act.
The ideal candidate:
- Possesses a world‐class engineering pedigree, ideally with a PhD in Machine Learning, Mechatronics, or Material Properties/PINNs.
- Has a proven track record of hiring and managing high‐performing engineering teams within a fast‐paced startup or scale‐up environment.
- Demonstrates a builder's bias with hands‐on experience in control systems (RL/MPC) or industrial protocols like OPC‐UA and SCADA.
Technical Co-Founder (CTO) at Antler in London employer: Jack & Jill
Antler is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the AI and industrial manufacturing sectors. Located in London, you will work alongside a seasoned ex-VC Principal, gaining invaluable insights and access to capital while leading a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic startup environment. With opportunities for equity participation and the chance to innovate at the forefront of technology, Antler fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and real-world application of cutting-edge solutions.
