AI Engineer

AI Engineer Cambridge |
£70-100k + Great Benefits

A high-growth AI startup is looking for an AI Engineer to help build and scale a next-generation platform transforming how businesses operate.

This is a rare opportunity to join at ground level and shape not just the product, but the engineering culture, architecture, and long-term direction of the business. If you enjoy building from scratch, solving real-world problems, and working with cutting-edge AI, this role offers genuine ownership and impact.

The Role

You’ll play a central role in designing, building, and shipping core product features across the stack, working closely with customers and the founding team to deliver meaningful outcomes.

• Build and ship core features across Python, TypeScript, and cloud infrastructure
• Develop event-driven systems and integrate with third-party platforms
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
• Own delivery end-to-end, from concept through to deployment
• Balance speed and scalability—knowing when to move fast and when to build for the long term
• Champion engineering best practices across testing, documentation, security, and reliability

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in software engineering (Python and/or TypeScript preferred)
• Experience building and scaling production systems
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, early-stage environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern architectures (event-driven, APIs, integrations)
• Ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders and customers

The Opportunity

• £70-100k base salary
• Build and share in the success
• Engineer role with real ownership and influence
• Work on cutting-edge AI technology
• Join a fast-moving, ambitious team at an early and exciting stage

Certus Recruitment Group is a specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and technology recruitment services across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.

If you’re looking to build something from the ground up and make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.