Founding AI Engineer - Video in London

Founding AI Engineer - Video in London

London Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Softweb Resourcing

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build cutting-edge AI tools and workflows in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Company: Exciting early-stage Computer Vision AI company with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, equity, and the chance to shape the future of AI.
  • Other info: Collaborate directly with founders and tackle greenfield AI challenges.
  • Why this job: Be the first dedicated AI hire and make a real impact from day one.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in Applied AI/ML, strong Python skills, and a startup mindset.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

We’re looking for a Founding AI Engineer to join an exciting early‑stage Computer Vision AI company building cutting‑edge agentic workflows and AI‑powered video tools used in large‑scale media environments. With multiple deals signed, now is a terrific time to join! This is a rare opportunity to become the first dedicated AI hire in a fast‑moving revenue‑generating pre‑seed startup already running frontier AI models in production. You’ll work directly with the founders, own AI engineering end‑to‑end, and have a major impact across product quality, infrastructure efficiency and technical direction.

What we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years’ experience within Applied AI / ML / MLOps
  • Strong Python and production AI systems experience
  • Experience with LLMs, Generative AI, prompt engineering or agentic workflows
  • Exposure to AI infrastructure, deployment, evals or optimisation
  • Startup mindset with a hands‑on, product‑focused approach
  • Computer vision / video / VFX / rendering experience beneficial

What’s on offer:

  • £100k - £140k base + equity
  • Founding-level ownership
  • 1 day a week in London
  • Greenfield AI engineering challenges
  • Direct collaboration with founders

If you enjoy building practical AI systems, moving quickly, and solving real‑world problems with modern AI tooling, we’d love to hear from you. Sound like your kind of challenge? Apply now for immediate consideration or for a chat.

Founding AI Engineer - Video in London employer: Softweb Resourcing

Join a pioneering early-stage Computer Vision AI company in London, where you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered video tools. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, our work culture fosters creativity and hands-on problem-solving, while offering competitive compensation, equity options, and direct access to founders. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment that values your expertise and growth.

Softweb Resourcing

Contact Details:

Softweb Resourcing Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Founding AI Engineer - Video in London

Applied AI
Machine Learning (ML)
MLOps
Python
Production AI Systems
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Generative AI