Python Software Engineer - AI Automation

Role: Python Software Engineer

Location: Remote (anywhere from Europe)

Salary: Up to £80k / €90k base + equity

We're partnered with a well-funded startup that's building AI agents to automate operations in the consumer goods space. Small team, strong backers, and real traction with customers.

The Role

As a Python Software Engineer, you'll be designing and building intelligent, autonomous systems that solve real operational problems for growing brands. You'll own solutions end-to-end - from architecture and scoping through to production - working closely with product and engineering leadership. This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership and direct influence over how the product evolves as the company scales.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and building agentic solutions that reason, act, and learn independently
• Owning the full solution lifecycle - architecture, MVP scoping, delivery, and iteration

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• Writing and reviewing code across a modern Python-based stack
• Using AI coding tools as your primary development workflow
• Collaborating closely with Product to identify opportunities and challenge assumptions
• Keeping stakeholders aligned on progress, priorities, and trade-offs
• Spotting issues early and re-aligning fast to keep delivery on track

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 4+ years building products in fast-paced startup environments
• Python as a core language, with comfort working across the stack
• Experience using AI coding tools daily
• The ability to think in systems of intelligent, autonomous components
• Strong ownership mentality - resourceful, independent, and outcome-driven

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• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar

Why Join

• Competitive salary + equity in a fast-growing startup
• Fully remote across Europe
• 25 days holiday + local public holidays
• Small, tight-knit team where every contribution has direct impact
• Great benefits and regular team meetups

Fast-moving, AI-native, and high-impact - this role is for engineers who want to build autonomous systems that solve real problems, not just write code.