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Full Stack Lead Engineer (Founding Engineer, Potential Co Founder)

A company building the future of interactive content, helping users create and share bite-sized web-native content across social channels.
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Job Description

MLabs is seeking a Full-Stack Lead Engineer to join as their first technical hire, with the potential to become a Co-Founder. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of interactive content through their platform, which enables quick creation and sharing of web-native content across social channels. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in TypeScript, modern frameworks like Next.js, and cloud infrastructure. You'll be responsible for architecting and building high-quality applications, implementing database schemas, and integrating cutting-edge AI services. The position offers a hybrid work environment based in London's Shoreditch area, competitive compensation including equity options, and the chance to establish engineering standards while mentoring future team members. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and a proven track record in full-stack development, with a strong bias toward shipping and iterating quickly.

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Responsibilities For Full Stack Lead Engineer (Founding Engineer, Potential Co Founder)

  • Architect and build high-quality web and mobile TypeScript applications using modern frameworks such as Next.js
  • Design, implement, and evolve scalable database schemas for consumer-facing e-commerce and content apps
  • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and serverless cloud infrastructure (Vercel, AWS, GCP)
  • Integrate and experiment with cutting-edge AI services and master prompt engineering
  • Prototype modern, interactive user interfaces for desktop and mobile
  • Work closely with the product team to convert prototypes into high quality software
  • Establish engineering standards and mentor future hires

Requirements For Full Stack Lead Engineer (Founding Engineer, Potential Co Founder)

TypeScript
React
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
  • 5+ years shipping production JavaScript/TypeScript code with deep experience in React/Next.js
  • Solid grounding in computer science fundamentals and modern web architecture patterns
  • Demonstrated cloud infrastructure skills
  • Data modelling experience with relational and/or document databases
  • Track record of integrating third-party APIs, especially LLM or generative media services
  • An aggressive 'can-do' mindset - bias to ship, measure and rapidly iterate

Benefits For Full Stack Lead Engineer (Founding Engineer, Potential Co Founder)

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive salary range (Dependent on experience)
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Equity options after 6 months
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Healthcare insurance

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