Snapshot
We're hiring a hands-on CTO / Founding Engineer profile to lead the technical direction of a seed-stage startup building enterprise-grade AI and data infrastructure systems.
This is a foundational leadership role, responsible for shaping:
* System architecture
* Engineering structure
* Hiring strategy
* Technical direction
You will take ownership of a product and team at an early stage and drive it through its next phase of growth and maturity.
Location: Remote | London (Exec team based)
Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 + ~5% Equity
Job Type: Full-time
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Has built and evolved products and teams in early-stage environments
* Strong depth in:
o AI + data systems
o Infrastructure + architecture
* Combines:
o Technical depth
o Leadership and communication
* Comfortable operating with ambiguity and high ownership
What You'll Do
* Own technical vision and architecture across AI/data systems
* Lead and scale a distributed engineering team (currently 5+)
* Make key decisions on:
o Infrastructure
o Data platforms
o AI/ML systems
* Build and deliver enterprise-grade products
* Drive hiring and attract top engineering talent
* Collaborate with executives and clients on technical strategy
* Balance:
o Research-driven exploration
o Practical, product-focused execution
What We're Looking For
* Experience as:
o CTO or
o Founding / early-stage engineer in a scaling startup
* 10+ years in software engineering
* Deep expertise in:
o Data systems
o AI/ML infrastructure
o Enterprise software
* Strong hands-on engineering capability
* Experience leading remote engineering teams
* Track record of:
o Hiring strong engineers
o Scaling teams and systems
Bonus:
* Experience with LLMs / advanced AI systems
* Background in high-caliber tech environments
* Exposure to startup growth stages (pre-seed Series A/B)
Location & Eligibility
Remote (aligned with London-based leadership)
* Comfortable working across UK/EU time zones
* UK / EU candidates preferred
* Remote contractors considered
Why This Role
* Join at seed stage ($3.1M raised) with meaningful equity
* Define and evolve the technical architecture and roadmap
* Build AI/data infrastructure systems for enterprise use cases
* Work directly with founders and executive stakeholders
* Opportunity to attract and build a high-caliber engineering team
If you're looking to take full technical ownership, build and scale meaningful AI systems, and shape both product and team from an early stage — this is your opportunity to lead that journey. Apply now...
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