Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer – AI Scale-Up | Remote-First (UK) | Up to £180,000 + 15% Bonus + Stock Options Most AI companies are still chasing profitability. This one got there already, and it's valued at around $10bn, with 500+ people and headcount still climbing fast. They're now hiring a Staff Engineer to shape how some of their most critical systems are built. The role You won't sit inside a single team. You'll work across several, setting technical direction on systems that carry real weight in the business. Expect to: Solve hard architectural problems in high-throughput, low-latency environmentsSteer engineering strategy and the decisions that follow from itRaise the bar for senior engineers through mentoring and clear standardsStay hands-on and write code where it makes the biggest difference This suits someone who wants architecture, leadership and deep distributed systems work in one role, without giving up any of them. What you'll bring A strong track record building large-scale backend systemsDeep knowledge of distributed systems, architecture and system designExperience running production systems where performance mattersExcellent programming skills (Go is a big plus)Credibility to influence technical decisions across multiple teamsExperience mentoring senior engineers and setting engineering standards The package Salary up to £180,00015% bonusStock options in a ~$10bn companyRemote-first, with just 1–2 days a month in London If you want Staff-level scope, a real stake in the company's success and the freedom of remote-first working, get in touch for a confidential conversation.