Software Engineer

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Job Specifications

Software Engineer (AI startup)

Salary - £80k - £110k

Location – London Hybrid 2 days a week in office

Tech Stack - Node, Python, React, Next.js and TypeScript, AWS, LLM’s

Neulinx have partnered with an early stage, VC backed AI start up in the food industry to hire a Software Engineer.

The business is building intelligent commerce infrastructure designed specifically for independent food makers and retailers. Their platform removes operational friction across ordering, payments and communication by embedding AI directly into day to day workflows.

The company is led by a female founder who previously built a world renowned ecommerce platform, and is now applying that experience to reimagining how independent food businesses operate. The team is small, senior and ambitious, with two engineers already in place reporting into an experienced Head of Engineering. This hire will be instrumental in shaping what comes next.

The Role

This is a true 0 to 1 opportunity with meaningful ownership.

As a Software Engineer you will be part of the Founding Team, and will work across the full stack, helping to define architecture, build core product features and influence technical standards from the ground up. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering and the existing team, contributing to product decisions as well as delivery.

You will be involved in:

Designing and building core features across ordering, payments and discovery
Backend development in Node and Python
Frontend development using Next.js, React and TypeScript
AWS infrastructure, CI/CD and tooling such as Terraform
Integrating AI and agent based systems into production
Supporting deployments, monitoring and platform reliability

This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, fast iteration and solving real world problems for non technical users.

What We Are Looking For

Must have:

Strong full stack capability across Node, Python, React, Next.js and TypeScript
Solid experience with AWS and modern infrastructure practices
Exposure to AI driven systems or LLM integrations
Comfortable operating in ambiguity within an early stage environment
A builder mindset with end to end ownership

Nice to have:

Experience integrating LLMs or agent frameworks into production
Exposure to payments infrastructure
Previous 0 to 1 start up experience
Empathy for non technical users and a focus on clear product experiences

Why Join

Foundational role in a high growth AI platform within the food sector
Real ownership and influence over architecture and product direction
Backed by leading European VCs
Small, senior team with direct access to leadership
Meaningful early stage equity

If you are looking for a genuine founding level engineering role where your impact will be visible across the entire platform, this is a rare opportunity to build something ambitious from the ground up.

About the Company

At Neulinx, we fuel your company's growth by seamlessly connecting you with exceptional talent. With a decade in the tech recruitment space, we're more than just headhunters - we're your strategic partners in achieving your vision. What We Do: Specialised Recruitment: From tech and marketing to sales and digital, we bridge the talent gap with precision-matched candidates. Diversity Advocacy: We champion diversity, bringing you rich skills and perspectives to supercharge your operations. Customised Solutions: Catering to ... Know more

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