Founding Engineer (Product)

Job description

Founding Engineer (Full Stack / Product Engineer) – London – up to £125k

We’re working with an incredibly ambitious start-up who are building a platform that helps organisations securely access and automate the web-based tools they rely on every day, who are hiring for a Founding Engineer as they continue to grow.

Their product is already used by large, global organisations to improve security, reduce manual work, and give teams better control over how access to systems is managed.

As a Founding Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping both the product and the company, working closely with customers, contributing across the stack, and helping define how this technology evolves.

They are looking for someone with 1 – 6 years’ experience post graduation, who is seeking high-ownership, autonomy, is self-motivated & self-led – sound like you?

What they’re looking for

(They are less focused on ticking every box, and more interested in how you can work with customers to look at problems and build solutions)

• Experience building and shipping software, used by real users
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about complex systems
• An interest in understanding user needs and translating them into solutions
• A sense of ownership and pride in your work
• Clear communication and a collaborative mindset

Helpful (but not required)

• Familiarity with TypeScript or modern web technologies
• Experience with browser automation tools (e.g. Puppeteer, Selenium)
• Exposure to security concepts or identity systems
• Experience working across frontend and backend systems

If you’re unsure whether you meet all of these - we’d still love to hear from you, so please apply for further details and immediate consideration

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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