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Lead Software Engineer - TypeScript, Node.js, React, NestJS, Tailwind CSS, Postgres

Overview
We’re seeking a passionate Senior / Lead Engineer to join a fast-growing, profitable Series A food tech startup transforming the way people eat. This unique role offers you the chance to work directly with founders, influence the product and technical roadmap, and build a world-class engineering team from the ground up. You’ll be hands-on with coding 70-80% of the time, developing innovative AI-driven solutions to revolutionize kitchen automation and food delivery. Significant stock options and a competitive salary come with the role, along with a flexible hybrid working model.

Role and Responsibilities

Lead and grow a small but talented engineering team (2-3 engineers)
Own and evolve key systems, including data ingestion from platforms like Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and JustEat
Build and maintain self-serve dashboards and web apps for kitchen operators and food brands
Develop and deploy AI-powered solutions for food quality control, anomaly detection, and kitchen management
Automate manual workflows in kitchen operations, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools
Collaborate closely with founders and the AI/Data Science engineer to shape product and technical strategy
Stay hands-on with development, spending most of the time coding and problem-solving
Foster a culture of innovation, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement
Essential Skills and Experience

Proven software engineer with strong expertise in data engineering and system integrations
Architectural skills with the ability to design scalable, stable systems from the ground up
Experience building and managing small engineering teams
Familiarity with AI-native development tools and a passion for leveraging AI in practical applications
Highly motivated, curious, and hands-on — enjoys hackathons and tackling real-world challenges
Passionate about food and improving the food ecosystem
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with autonomy and minimal bureaucracy
Strong experience with the following technology stack is highly desirable - TypeScript, Node.js, React, NestJS, Tailwind CSS, Postgres
Package:

Salary is 70K-100k
London 3-4 days per week
Equity
Corporate bens package

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