AI Engineer

AI EngineerCambridge |
£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