Founding Lead Engineer
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!