Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Senior Software Engineer – Python, JavaScript, AI

Remote (UK only)

Up to £130,000 +ISO options from day 1

**ideally you’ll possess a degree in Computer Science / Physics (or similar) from a top university and worked for an AI native or AI focussed business.

Better Placed Technology has partnered with a Microsoft backed AI business that has exited stealth mode and is building next-gen LLMs. They were founded in Silicon valley and with an established team there are now looking to grow out their UK based team.

The founding team is composed of industry leaders and innovators taken from some of the best-known tech businesses on the globe. They’re working on cutting edge technologies that are revolutionizing the AI landscape. This role is fully remote, but it would be good if you are open to travelling to Silicon Valley 1-2 times per year for collaboration.

The Job

You’ll be a talented, motivated software engineer with a good level of expertise in JavaScript and Python. As a key UK hire you will be involved in creating synthetic data tools, working with Large Language Models (LLM’s), integrating with API’s and building products used by devs in enterprise companies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Design and develop interactive, scalable web applications using JavaScript, primarily Next.js, React, and Node.js.
• Build and maintain server-side APIs and integrate them with front-end applications.
• Write, test, and deploy machine learning scripts in Python, focusing on models that can drive real-time or batch processing requirements.
• Work closely with data scientists to transform ML models into production-ready scripts, optimizing for performance and scalability.
• Conduct data analysis and preprocessing to ensure model reliability and accuracy.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain production-level infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to support both web applications and ML operations.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security for deployed applications and services in enterprise environments.
• 2-5 years of experience in an AI start up

Day to Day

• Develop and maintain synthetic data tools to support AI model training and evaluation.
• Work on large language models (LLMs) and contribute to their improvement and deployment.
• Integrate with various APIs to enhance product functionality.
• Build and enhance products for enterprise customers, ensuring high performance
• and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with synthetic data generation and usage.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and their applications.
• Prior experience working with enterprise customers.

This is a truly unique opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry on a ground-breaking project, for a confidential discussion please apply with an up to date CV.