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Lead Engineer


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  • AutogenAI
  • London
  • 1 month ago
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Join AutogenAI – Revolutionising Bid and Proposal Writing with generative AI 

AutogenAI is a leader in Generative AI SaaS, transforming how organisations create and optimise winning bids, tenders and proposals through cutting-edge natural language processing technology. We are one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world, expanding rapidly to meet the increasing demand for AI-driven solutions across sectors.  

Our innovation stems from a belief that language technology will revolutionise business communication over the next decade. We empower our clients to grow faster and more efficiently by leveraging state of the art language models to save time, improve content quality, and boost win rates in highly competitive markets.  

We drive AutogenAI’s growth by fostering a culture where innovation and ambition thrive, building a company where everyone can have a career-defining experience. As we scale, we invite passionate professionals to join our journey of innovation, helping shape the future of AI-powered business solutions. 

Job summary:

As aLead Engineerat AutogenAI, you will be responsible for the development of essential features for our AI-driven SaaS application, playing a pivotal role in defining technical strategy and mentoring our engineering team. Collaborating closely with our Designers and Product Managers, you’ll lead your team to create innovative, robust solutions that keep pace with the fast-moving and competitive landscape of AI software. This position offers tremendous growth potential, leadership exposure, and the chance to shape both the technical roadmap and the engineering culture at AutogenAI. 

What you'll be responsible for:

  • Strategic Leadership:Collaborate with Designers and Product Managers to establish the strategic direction of the engineering team, ensuring alignment with product goals and company vision. 
  • Team Mentorship and Management:Provide line management and career development for Engineers, promoting rapid growth and fostering a collaborative team culture. 
  • Product Development and Maintenance:Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud services, owning your team’s contributions to the full software development lifecycle. 
  • Operational Excellence:Lead efforts in monitoring, triaging, and resolving production issues, implementing effective recovery practices and proactive improvements. 
  • Process and Culture Building:Improve internal processes, define development standards, and contribute to a vibrant, knowledge-sharing company culture. 
  • Cross-functional Collaboration:Partner with other tech leads to identify team pain points, improve processes, and facilitate knowledge transfer across teams. 

You’ll be part of a full-stack team working with a blend of TypeScript (React, NestJS, Express) and Python, with opportunities to make contributions across our technology stack. Success in this role means balancing user needs, business goals, and technical excellence. 

 

What you'll bring to the team:

  • Leadership and Mentorship:Proven experience in guiding and developing engineering talent, with a commitment to fostering a positive, growth-oriented team culture. 
  • Product First approach:A focus on user problems and building what our users need.
  • Adaptability and Problem-Solving:Ability to navigate shifting requirements, find elegant technical solutions to meet user needs, and balance short-term goals with long-term codebase health. 
  • Strong Communication Skills:Clear, proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, effectively engaging with cross-functional teams to drive results. 
  • Technical Expertise:Proficiency with TypeScript and extensive engineering experience to guide the team and ensure high-quality contributions to development projects. 

Requirements

  • Experience:5+ years in software engineering including 2+ years in a leadership role. 
  • Line Management:Previous experience managing and mentoring developers
  • Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to write maintainable, well-tested code; familiarity with cloud services and DevOps tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform) is advantageous. 
  • Proactive Approach:Track record of driving change in companies, adopting new technologies etc.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Collaboration Experience:Experience working within a Product Trio (Engineering, Design, Product) to ensure cohesive product development. 
  • Industry Knowledge:Prior experience with AI-driven SaaS products, NLP, or LLMs.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary:£110,000 - £130,000 gross per annum, depending on specific experience and qualifications relevant to the role.
  • Stock Options:Meaningful equity in the company.
  • Private Healthcare:Private Health & Dental Insurance.
  • Retirement Plan:Pension scheme to help secure your future.  
  • Paid Time Off:Unlimited annual leave (Yes, you read right!)  
  • Flexible Work Options:Hybrid-working with two office days per week in our central London office, plus flexible working arrangements.  
  • Additional Perks:Top-of-the-range laptop (Mac or Windows), regular company events to connect with teammates, and opportunities for continued professional development. 

Work environment:

  • Customer-Centric Innovation:We thrive on understanding and acting on our customers’ needs, believing that their success drives our success.   
  • Ownership & Impact:Everyone takes initiative, owns challenges, and moves quickly to deliver results, often breaking the rules to do what’s right.   
  • Continuous Learning & Bold Experimentation:We embrace change, celebrate learning from failures, and always push the boundaries to raise the bar.   
  • Transparency & Trust:We value open, honest communication, with feedback and collaboration at the core of everything we do.   
  • Inclusive & Respectful:Different perspectives drive us forward, and we act with integrity, always doing what we say we’ll do. 

Application instructions:

 

Excited to join us?Send your resume and a cover letter sharing how you can contribute to our mission! 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

 

AutogenAI is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

 

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veterans. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  

 

At AutogenAI we value the unique perspectives each employee brings and strive to provide an equitable environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will gladly assist you. 

 

 

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