Senior Software Engineer (Python) – GenAI Start-Up
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Senior Software Engineer role working hands-on with Python to build scalable, high-performance AI systems for a GenAI start-up. You will collaborate with AI researchers, data scientists and engineers to turn research models into production-ready solutions and maintain distributed services for training and inference. The role involves designing distributed architectures, optimizing data pipelines, and applying best practices in testing, monitoring and deployment. Highly compensated role with equity and direct impact on large-scale AI research and deployment.
- Compensation
- £300,000 – £300,000 GBP
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
Currency: £ (GBP)
Full Job Description
Senior Software Engineer (Python) – GenAI Start-Up – London – £300,000 + equity
Durlston Partners is working with an elite-level AI Tech firm that is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Python) to join their team.
You’ll work with AI researchers, data scientists, and engineers to build scalable, high-performance AI systems. This is a hands-on role where you’ll write production code, design distributed architectures, and solve complex engineering challenges in large-scale, data-intensive environments.
What You’ll Do
- Build and optimise Python systems for AI research, model training, and data pipelines.
- Turn research models into efficient, production-ready solutions.
- Maintain distributed, high-performance services for training and inference.
- Apply best practices in testing, monitoring, and deployment.
What They’re Looking For
- Strong academic background CompSci (ideally from a top global university)
- Work experience/internships in Trading, Big Tech, AI, etc.
- Strong Python skills
- Knowledge of distributed systems or high-performance computing
What They Offer
- Competitive compensation with equity
- Work with top-tier AI researchers and engineers.
- Fast-moving, innovative environment.
- Direct impact: your work powers AI research and deployment at scale.
If you are interested, please apply! Alternatively, feel free to reach out to david@durlstonpartners.com for a confidential discussion.
