Software Engineer (C++/Rust/Python/TypeScript)

Location: London, UK; hybrid working with 4 days per week in the office

Salary: Up to £150k per year

Company

Deep-tech AI startup at seed stage, backed by venture capital firms behind Anthropic, developing software for autonomous systems.

What you will do

• Write clean, high-quality production code across the stack.
• Process high-volume data from sensors in the field.
• Build intuitive interfaces for operators.
• Develop software that connects robots, sensors, vehicles, and data for autonomous systems.
• Take ownership of engineering work with autonomy from day one.

Requirements

• Strong degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Production experience in at least one of C++, Rust, Python, or TypeScript.
• Track record of shipping high-quality software, from graduate to senior level.
• Right to work in the UK required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with mapping or geospatial frameworks.
• Experience with network protocols.
• AI/ML exposure.

Culture & Benefits

• Seed-stage environment with opportunities to shape engineering culture during rapid growth.
• Learning alongside founders from Palantir and engineers from Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and leading AI labs.
• Hybrid schedule with 4 days per week in the office.
• Unlimited annual leave.
• Full medical and dental cover for employees and their families.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day; relocation package available.

Hiring process

• Contact lucy@durlstonpartners.com for a confidential conversation.
• Shortlisted candidates will receive a response within 5 days.