Founding Engineer - AI / Fintech Startup
?? Remote (Ireland )
?? Up to 150k + Equity (1-1.5%)
The Opportunity
I'm working with a very early-stage, well-backed startup building an AI-native platform in the fintech space.
They've recently closed funding, launched their MVP, and are now working closely with early design partners while refining product-market fit.
This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join as a
Founding Engineer
and take full ownership of engineering as the product evolves.
What You'll Be Doing
Taking ownership of the engineering function from day one
Working closely with the founding team to shape product and technical direction
Assessing an existing MVP and evolving / rebuilding it where needed
Designing and building a scalable, production-ready system
Contributing to early product decisions and customer-facing conversations
Helping define future engineering hires and team structure
What They're Looking For
This isn't a role for someone who just wants to manage; they need a hands-on builder.
You will need to have:
Experience operating as a Senior or Principal Engineer (Backend or Fullstack)
A track record of building and shipping real products
Experience in fintech, enterprise SaaS, or regulated environments
A solid understanding of:
system design
reliability and scalability
security and data handling
Exposure to AI / LLM-based systems is a strong plus, but you don't need to be a specialist.
More important is the ability to build robust systems and apply new technologies thoughtfully.
Tech (Current Stack)
TypeScript / React
Postgres / modern backend tooling
Cloud-native infrastructure
LLM integrations (model-agnostic approach)
That said, stack is flexible.
You'll have real influence over technical decisions moving forward.
If you currently work with different technologies,
this is not a blocker.
Why This Role Stands Out
True Founding Engineer position with real ownership
Opportunity to shape both product and engineering culture
Strong equity offering at an early stage
Backed founders with deep domain expertise
A real-world problem space (not just "AI for the sake of AI")
High autonomy, low bureaucracy
Things to Know
Fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Ireland
Early-stage environment – things will move quickly and change often
Disclaimer
If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.
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