Skills

Python Decision-making Langchain

Job Specifications

We are working with Nexcade, a London-based start-up using agentic AI to automate and disrupt the $210BN supply chain and freight forwarding industry.

We're helping them hire a Founding AI Engineer.

This ambitious company has closed a pre-seed round of $2.4 million. Their investors have backed AI leaders like Synthesia, Genie AI, Superlinked, Plain, Signal AI, Dust.tt & MindsDB.

Founded in early 2025 by supply chain and AI experts, they are looking for ambitious, mission-driven builders to join them in creating the next generation of automation technology from the ground up and redefine the global supply chain.

Job Description

As Nexcade’s Founding AI Engineer, you will play a foundational role in shaping the product and company, as you build and refine AI-driven agents for workflow automation and decision-making in supply chain operations. Your work will focus on integrating, orchestrating, and optimising AI systems to interact dynamically with real-world business processes.

This is a full-time position working in the Kennington, London office 4+ days per week.

Responsibilities

Develop & optimise AI-driven agents for real-time automation
Work closely with founders, product engineers, and customers to understand pain points and design AI workflows that create real-world value
Integrate AI models into operational workflows
Ensure reliability through fail-safes, self-healing, and fallback mechanisms
Monitor & improve AI performance with feedback loops and observability tools
Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure AI has accurate, real-time data
Implement human-in-the-loop systems where needed

Skills and Qualifications

Exceptional Python skills and experience with LLM-powered AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., DSPy, LangChain, or similar)
Experience in AI-driven automation & orchestration in production environments
Proven ability to optimise AI agents for reliability and efficiency
Familiarity with data pipelines & integrations
Interest in AI process automation & workflow design

And ideally you…

Thrive in fast-moving environments and work at a high pace
Enjoy owning and solving problems, act decisively, think from first principles, and don’t accept conventional constraints.
Seek every opportunity for growth. You're curious, adaptable, and quick to pick up new things.
Build with purpose, solving real-world problems that create meaningful impact for Nexcade’s customers and the world.
Embrace challenges and don’t fear failure.
Are a strong team player who can collaborate and communicate openly, directly, and with intent.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary up to £145K upwards + generous equity as a founding hire
30 days annual leave
Pension through Penfold
Employee health insurance
Monthly gym & health allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Weekly team lunches & socials
Enhanced parental leave
The satisfaction of building a world-class AI-powered product with a great team

Interview Process

Introductory chat with one of the founders (45 mins - remote)
Behavioural & technical interview (half day - onsite)
Informal culture fit session (onsite)

Nexcade is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

About the Company

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