At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and ship a groundbreaking interactive web platform from the ground up.
- Company: Join a stealth, early-stage consumer startup with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: High ownership, meaningful equity, and a clear pathway to a founding role.
- Other info: Thriving in an early-stage environment is essential for success.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping product direction and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong full-stack engineering experience and a product mindset.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
We’re currently partnered with a stealth, early-stage consumer startup building a new interactive web platform. They’re looking for a Lead / Founding Engineer to join at an early stage and take ownership of building the product from the ground up. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working from 0 → 1 and wants to play a key role in shaping both product and technical direction.
What you’ll be doing:
- Building and shipping the core product across the full stack
- Turning an early prototype into a scalable, production-ready platform
- Working closely with the founder on product decisions and UX
- Designing and implementing core backend systems and user-facing features
- Integrating third-party services and lightweight AI functionality where relevant
What they’re looking for:
- Strong full-stack engineering experience (modern JS frameworks, APIs, databases)
- Comfortable owning the entire stack end-to-end
- Product mindset — able to think beyond just implementation
- Experience building and shipping real products
- Self-starter who thrives in early-stage, ambiguous environments
Nice to have:
- Experience with consumer-facing products
- Experience building interactive or data-driven platforms
- Familiarity with AI APIs and integrations
Why this role:
- Opportunity to join at a very early stage as a key technical hire
- High ownership and direct impact on product direction
- Small, fast-moving team
- Clear pathway to evolve into a long-term founding role with meaningful equity
Further details on application.
Chief Technology Officer employer: Novera Search
Join a dynamic and innovative stealth consumer startup where you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of an interactive web platform from the ground up. As a Lead / Founding Engineer, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that values creativity and initiative, with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. This role offers high ownership, direct impact on product direction, and the potential for meaningful equity as the company evolves.
