At a Glance
- Tasks: Build cutting-edge backend systems for an innovative AI Lifestyle Operating System.
- Company: Exciting AI-native startup with a dynamic founding engineering team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £160,000 plus meaningful equity and flexible work options.
- Other info: Hands-on role with excellent growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a small team and influence the future of AI technology directly.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in backend development with strong Python and Django skills.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 160000 £ per year.
Pulse Group are proud to be working with an incredibly exciting AI-native startup building a next-generation product that goes far beyond "just another chatbot!" They’re creating a proactive AI Lifestyle Operating System for some of the world’s highest-performing founders, athletes and creatives, using AI to actually advise, execute and manage across travel, dining, wellness, experiences and more.
The business has already raised $12m from an impressive group of investors and is now expanding its founding engineering team. This is a genuinely hands-on, high-ownership position working directly alongside the CTO, building the backend infrastructure behind the product and taking features all the way from idea to production.
What we’re looking for:
- 5+ years building production backend systems
- Excellent Python & Django / DRF experience
- Strong SQL and PostgreSQL knowledge
- Experience with background processing, ideally Celery
- Hands-on experience with LLMs or AI infrastructure
- Cloud-native production experience, ideally GCP
- Exposure to RAG, agent-based systems or orchestration is a big plus
- Someone who enjoys ownership, solving difficult engineering problems and shipping
Tech: Python | Django | DRF | Celery | GCP | Terraform | PostgreSQL | LLM Integrations | Agent Orchestration | RAG | REST APIs | CI/CD
This isn’t one for someone looking to disappear into a huge engineering organisation. It’s a small, senior founding team where you’ll be close to the CTO, close to the product and have genuine influence over the technical direction as the company scales.
If you’re a seriously good Python/Django engineer who wants to build at the sharp end of applied AI, drop me a message for a confidential chat.
Founding Backend Engineer (Python / Django) in London employer: Pulse Group
Pulse Group is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Greater London area, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters creativity and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your projects while benefiting from competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Join us to shape user experiences for millions and advance your career in a supportive environment.
