I am recruiting a Senior Engineer for a well invested, ambitious and already profitable Start-up who are building an AI driven Risk Intelligence Engine for critical infrastructure.This is a chance to work closely with their CPTO and take full ownership of a platform that’s already live, already trusted, and about to scale globallyThey are fast‑growing, research‑driven and heavily invested in AI innovation to solve a worldwide need.In this role you will help to define and build the engineering foundations of a multi‑product analytics platform used by major institutions. This is a rare opportunity to join early, shape everything, and grow into Head of Engineering as the team scales.This role will be HEAVILY HANDS ON for the next 6-12 months but will play a key role in growing the team as the company grows.They are well invested and already profitableWhat you’ll doOwn the architecture, standards, and technical direction across a complex, data‑heavy platform.Turn quantitative models, simulations, and AI workflows into production‑ready systems.Lead the engineering approach across Python services, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and modern React front‑ends.Productise bespoke deployments into reusable, configurable platform capabilities.Be a hands-on contributor while setting the template for future hires.What you bring5+ years of engineering with particularly strong Python backend & API skills.Experience shipping production systems in fast-moving or early-stage environments.Strong grounding in cloud (AWS/Azure), PostgreSQL, CI/CD, and modern web architecture.Bonus: experience in working with AI, data‑intensive platforms, ML/LLM integration, or quant/financial modelling.Why this role?Work on technology with real‑world impact, used by decision‑makers across regulated markets.Join a highly analytical, mission‑driven team with deep academic and industry pedigree.Step into a foundational role with genuine ownership and meaningful equity—not a token allocation.Shape the engineering culture from day one.Lots of autonomy and a chance to build something from the ground upThey are looking forAn energetic & passionate EngineerStart-up mindsetSomeone who wants to create something special and help a product/ company growSomeone who takes risks/ innovatesAn Engineer with a deep interest in AIThey are open to days in the office but ideally looking for 2 days in either London or Oxford #J-18808-Ljbffr