Staff Software Engineer at Flawless

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. Job Title Staff Software Engineer Salary Not Disclosed Company Description Flawless is a London-based AI startup transforming Hollywood through advanced cinematic tools like TrueSync and DeepEditor, which enable seamless lip-sync localization and performance editing for major film studios. Job Description As the hands-on technical anchor for the DeepEditor product, you'll drive the architecture and strategy for AI-powered performance editing tools used by Hollywood studios. Reporting to a former Meta Engineering Director, you will write production code daily while mentoring a growing team of fifteen engineers and shipping industry-defining technology. Location London, UK Why this role is remarkable Join a high-growth AI startup building category-defining tools for major Hollywood studios, working on technology that didn't exist five years ago.Work directly under world-class engineering leadership, reporting to a former Meta Director of Engineering and King Principal Engineer in a high-impact IC role.Shape the future of cinema by developing tools like TrueSync and DeepEditor that are fundamentally changing how films are localized and edited globally. What You Will Do Write high-quality production code daily across the full DeepEditor stack using TypeScript, React, and Python to deliver sophisticated AI-powered features.Lead architectural decisions and set technical standards for the product engineering team, ensuring long-term scalability for short and long-form offerings.Collaborate cross-functionally with science, product, and creative teams to translate complex AI requirements into robust, shippable product features. The ideal candidate Proven experience operating at a Staff Engineer level or equivalent, with the ability to influence technical direction without formal management authority.Strong full-stack engineering skills, particularly with TypeScript/React and Python, with a track record of building maintainable, high-performance applications.A product-first mindset with experience shipping tools for creative industries and an ability to thrive in the fast-paced ambiguity of a growth-stage startup. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. How does this work? Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.