Lead Software Engineer

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 Lead Software Engineer Salary Not Disclosed Company Description Circuitmind.io is a London-based VC-backed deep-tech startup building an AI-powered software engine to automate the manual and tedious process of electronic circuit board design. Job Description Join Circuitmind.io to revolutionize electronic design automation. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will build an entirely new engine that transforms board requirements into manufacture-ready designs. This hands-on role involves tackling unsolved technical challenges across the backend, from complex data models and algorithms to high-performance data pipelines and machine learning models. Location London, UK Why this role is remarkable Work at the frontier of hardware and software by building a first-of-its-kind platform that automates one of engineering’s most manual and critical bottlenecks.Join a VC-backed deep-tech startup with a strong runway, solving high-impact problems for industries ranging from space travel and medical robotics to autonomous transportation.Enjoy exceptional flexibility with a "work from anywhere" policy for five weeks a year, a hybrid office in London Bridge, and meaningful equity ownership. What You Will Do Plan, design, and iterate on complex software solutions for electronic design automation, working across the entire backend including data models, algorithms, and APIs.Collaborate closely with in-house hardware engineers and product teams to translate complex engineering constraints into elegant, high-quality software architectures using Python and Django.Drive engineering excellence by co-designing and peer-reviewing work with other lead developers, ensuring the codebase remains robust as you scale the engine’s capabilities. The ideal candidate Possesses at least 5 years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years of deep expertise in Python and 2+ years in senior roles.Demonstrates a proven track record of building complex systems beyond standard web applications, such as data pipelines, scientific computing, or algorithmic software.Thrives in agile environments and communicates effectively while solving ambiguous technical problems that bridge the gap between software engineering and physical hardware. 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.