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Founding AI Software Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group - Recruiter

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United KingdomFull-time - Senior (4-7 years)0 applicantsCloses Aug 6, 2026

Salary

GBP 75,000 - 85,000 / year

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Job description

Job details

  • Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Work mode: Remote
  • Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
  • Salary: GBP 75,000 - 85,000 per year

Role overview

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Founding AI Software Engineer for a fast-growing technology business. This is a unique opportunity to build AI-native products from the ground up for a highly regulated global industry, rather than simply integrating AI into existing systems. You will work closely with experienced founders to shape the technical direction and product roadmap of a platform already serving enterprise customers.

Job details

This is a Full-time, Remote position based in the UK (Sheffield, South Yorkshire). This is not an Internship. The salary range for this role is ยฃ75,000 to ยฃ85,000 GBP.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop AI-native platforms for a highly regulated global industry
  • Collaborate with founders to define the product vision and technical roadmap
  • Build scalable software architectures that leverage cutting-edge AI capabilities
  • Implement and optimize AI models to solve complex enterprise customer challenges
  • Lead the transition from early-stage development to a growth-phase product

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on AI and Machine Learning
  • Ability to build AI-native applications rather than just adding AI features
  • Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and AI frameworks
  • Experience working within or designing for highly regulated industries
  • Entrepreneurial mindset suitable for a founding engineer role

Benefits

  • Competitive salary between ยฃ75,000 and ยฃ85,000 GBP
  • EMI Equity options for early-stage ownership
  • Fully remote work flexibility within the UK
  • Opportunity to shape a product from its early stages

Keywords

AI EngineeringLLMsSoftware ArchitectureAI-nativePythonEnterprise SoftwareMachine Learning