Founding Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and iFindTech Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
We're partnering with a venture-backed AI software company building products that automate complex business processes and help organisations make better decisions at scale. Founded by experienced technology entrepreneurs with a track record of scaling high-growth businesses, they're now looking for a Founding Engineer to help build and shape the next stage of the platform. This is a rare opportunity to have significant influence over architecture, infrastructure, product direction, and engineering culture from an early stage, working directly alongside the founders and senior engineering team.
Must Have
Strong backend engineering experience
Strong cloud and infrastructure experience (AWS or GCP)
Experience designing and building scalable, reliable distributed systems
Experience with modern backend technologies such as Go, Python, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to make sound technical decisions in fast-moving environments
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and taking ownership of key technical challenges
Based in New York and able to work from the office at least 3 days per week
Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with customers and stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience with Golang
Previous experience as a Founding Engineer, early-stage startup engineer, or founder
Experience building AI or machine learning products
Full-stack experience with React and TypeScript
Experience helping define engineering standards, processes, and technical strategy
Leadership or mentoring experience
Experience working within highly regulated or complex industries
Track record of scaling products and teams within startup environments
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with iFindTech Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. iFindTech Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.