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Staff-Level, Full-Stack Software EngineerLocation: London (Hybrid)Are you ready to elevate your career and be part of something truly transformative? I am working with an extremely innovative early-stage startup, who are on a mission to reshape industries and tackle real-world challenges through cutting-edge technology and AI. We're helping to build this company that aims to make a lasting impact, and are looking for passionate, talented people to join them on this exciting journey.Reasons to be part of this team:Be a Pioneer: Join a small, elite team of experts at the forefront of software innovation. With the recent strides in AI, they believe they're on the brink of a significant industry shift—and you can be a key player in it.Equity & Growth: In addition to a competitive salary, they offer substantial equity. Grow with them and share in the success of the groundbreaking venture they're building together.Shape the Future: As one of the early hires, you'll have a significant influence on the companies culture, product, engineering architecture, and the very foundation of the company.Fast-Paced & Fun: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values collaboration, low-ego, and high impact. They move quickly, but we have fun doing it!About the Role:We’re seeking an experienced Staff-Level, Full-Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and efficient software. You’ll work directly with the founders, seasoned tech entrepreneurs, and a talented team to develop the future of software. This role is backend-focused, but you'll work across the full stack, driving key projects from concept to implementation.Your day-to-day:Architect & Develop: Design, build, and maintain backend software architecture, APIs, and frontend interfaces for our core platform.Code with Impact: Deliver high-quality, scalable, and observable code. You know how to move fast without breaking things.Lead Projects: Take ideas from concept to reality, shaping the product and ensuring it’s something truly exceptional.Innovate & Collaborate: Contribute to a strong engineering culture that fosters innovation and high standards. Work closely with a tight-knit team to deliver world-class software.Technical Skills:8+ years of experience in full-stack development, with a strong focus on backend technologies.Proven ability to lead and build high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.Expertise in Python, Go or a strongly-typed language like Rust, and modern frontend stacks like React/Redux/Typescript.Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD tooling, and familiarity with machine learning or large language models is a plus.Please apply for consideration for this role!

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