AI Engineer (Staff/Principal) (Proptech)

TL;DR

AI Engineer (Staff/Principal) (Proptech): Architecting and implementing generative AI systems for the real estate industry with an accent on document analysis and workflow automation. Focus on end-to-end product development, mentoring engineering teams, and solving complex architectural challenges to unlock data-driven insights.

Location: Hybrid (Based in London or New York)

Salary: £100,000–£160,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is an AI-driven proptech startup focused on automating document-heavy tasks for real estate investors and developers.

What you will do

• Architect and deploy end-to-end AI features from initial customer concept to production.
• Build advanced data extraction and workflow automation systems for property leases and market research.
• Collaborate with product and commercial teams to translate customer needs into robust technical solutions.
• Mentor other engineers and establish best practices in code quality and system architecture.
• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor to accelerate development workflows.
• Ensure data privacy and security are integrated by design within the AI platform.

Requirements

• Proven experience in high-growth startups or fast-paced technical environments.
• Strong Python proficiency with a track record of shipping customer-facing features.
• History of owning end-to-end product development life cycles.
• Experience designing and maintaining high-quality APIs and integrations.
• Ability to make technical decisions balancing immediate needs with long-term architecture.
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in real estate, law, or finance sectors.
• Background in robust software testing and deployment practices.
• Familiarity with component-based system design and microservices.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive support for personal challenges (IVF, gender-affirming care, therapy).
• Unlimited annual leave and enhanced pension contributions of 5%.
• £1,000 annual budget for professional training and development.
• Enhanced parental leave policies (up to 14 weeks full pay for primary caregivers).
• Monthly well-being budget and access to an electric car scheme.
• High-growth environment driven by the principles of "Own it, Ship it, and Don't be boring".

Hiring process

• CV review and initial screening questionnaire.
• Introductory call with the CTO.
• Live coding task and competency-based interview.
• In-person culture fit interview with founders and the team.