Founding Software Engineer

Company: LinuxRecruit
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this startup role, you will help turn an idea into a working product and contribute to building a growing tech company. You’ll work in a VC-backed, founder-led environment where your voice shapes technology and strategy. Expect iterative development, rapid delivery, and a lean architecture to keep progress moving. You’ll collaborate closely with a small, impact-driven team in central London, with flexible remote options. This is a chance to contribute to a high-potential product and company at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • generous salary
  • stock options through EMI
  • in-person central London office
  • flexible remote arrangement
  • no time tracking

Responsibilities

  • ship code quickly in an iterative cycle
  • follow simple, scalable architecture to support rapid progress
  • build and shape the product using current stack (React frontend, Nest backend, Neo4j, ML)
  • influence technology choices and company direction as the startup grows
  • collaborate in a hands-on, in-person setting with cross-functional teammates
  • contribute to product and company culture in a fast-paced startup environment

Key requirements

  • collaborative
  • voice heard and valued
  • adaptable in a startup environment
  • React
  • Nest
  • Neo4j

Posted: September 14th, 2026