Founding Engineer | Early-Stage Defence Start-Up | London
Founding engineer required for an early-stage defence technology start‑up building mission‑critical systems with real‑world impact.
You’ll join at the ground floor, working directly with the founders to design, build, and deploy core technology from day one. This is a deeply hands‑on role for someone who wants true ownership , technical depth , and end‑to‑end responsibility .
You are
- 4+ years of professional Software Development experience
- Proficient in Python, TypeScript, Rust, Go, Java or C++
- A true generalist – comfortable across backend, infrastructure, data, and automation
- Most effective in fast‑paced, high‑autonomy environments
- Obsessed with real world impact
- Interested in defence, aerospace, or national security technology
Nice to have
- Early‑stage start‑up experience
- Experience in robotics, embedded systems, ML, or real‑time systems
Why Join?
- Competitive salary + significant founding‑level equity
- Significant influence over product and technical direction
- Work on problems with genuine real‑world impact
- Small, world class team with autonomy and trust
If you want to build technology that actually matters, let's chat.
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