Founding Lead Engineer

Job description

Founding Lead Engineer

North West / Remote (Manchester access required)

£70,000–£110,000 + equity

Our client is building an AI and data-driven consumer platform.

They are looking for a hands-on Founding Lead Engineer to join from day one. You’ll work directly with the founders to design, build and launch the product, owning both the technical architecture and delivery.

This is a true start up role combining coding, architecture and team leadership, initially managing an offshore engineering team, supported by experienced fractional CPO, CTO to deliver a world class solution.

Tech stack

TypeScript, React, Tailwind, React Native (Expo), Fastify APIs, Postgres, with a strong focus on AI-enabled features and scalable data infrastructure.

What we’re looking for

• Strong full stack engineer with experience building and launching products
• Comfortable designing scalable systems from scratch
• Experience leading or coordinating engineering teams
• Able to move quickly and solve complex problems
• Experience integrating third-party platforms
• Startup or early-stage build experience preferred
• Actively using AI tools like Cursor, Copilot or Claude in development workflows
• Interest in fitness or wellbeing is a plus.

The setup

Remote initially, moving to hybrid as the team grows. Manchester city centre access required.

Why join

Founding role with real ownership

Shape the product and technical direction from day one

Meaningful equity alongside salary

If you would like to become our Founding Lead Engineer, please apply now!

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English