Staff Software Engineer – AI Scale-Up | Remote-First (UK) | Up to £180,000 + 15% Bonus + Stock Options
Most AI companies are still chasing profitability. This one got there already, and it's valued at around $10bn, with 500+ people and headcount still climbing fast.
They're now hiring a Staff Engineer to shape how some of their most critical systems are built.
The role
You won't sit inside a single team. You'll work across several, setting technical direction on systems that carry real weight in the business. Expect to:
- Solve hard architectural problems in high-throughput, low-latency environments
- Steer engineering strategy and the decisions that follow from it
- Raise the bar for senior engineers through mentoring and clear standards
- Stay hands-on and write code where it makes the biggest difference
This suits someone who wants architecture, leadership and deep distributed systems work in one role, without giving up any of them.
What you'll bring
- A strong track record building large-scale backend systems
- Deep knowledge of distributed systems, architecture and system design
- Experience running production systems where performance matters
- Excellent programming skills (Go is a big plus)
- Credibility to influence technical decisions across multiple teams
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and setting engineering standards
The package
- Salary up to £180,000
- 15% bonus
- Stock options in a ~$10bn company
- Remote-first, with just 1–2 days a month in London
If you want Staff-level scope, a real stake in the company's success and the freedom of remote-first working, get in touch for a confidential conversation.
