Senior Product Engineer (Backend)

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I'm partnering with a London-based AI startup that recently secured Series B funding and is developing cutting‑edge AI‑powered products. They’re looking for a Senior or Staff Backend Product Engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems and building systems that can scale as the product grows.

This role is perfect for strong builders and product thinkers, who are comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy, and want to help shape the platform for thousands of users.

What you’ll be working on

  • Scale and evolve backend systems as the product grows
  • Design and build reliable APIs and services
  • Support infrastructure for AI‑powered features
  • Optimize database performance and efficiency
  • Improve monitoring, reliability and observability
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers and product teams to deliver impactful features
  • Build products from concept to MVP and iterate quickly based on user feedback

Tech environment

  • TypeScript / Node.js
  • AWS and Terraform
  • Serverless architecture (e.g. Lambda)

They’d love to meet someone who

  • Is first and foremost a builder and a product thinker, not just a maintainer
  • Thrives in fast‑moving, evolving environments
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and autonomy
  • Has experience building products from concept to MVP
  • Can ship quickly and iterate based on user feedback
  • Interest and hands‑on experience with AI tools and technologies
  • Collaborative and product‑focused, able to communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Benefits and perks

  • Generous parental leave for all parents
  • Private healthcare with mental health support
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Daily team lunch
  • Team retreat/work space abroad for offsites or deep work
  • Life insurance and income protection
  • Remote work flexibility (up to several weeks per year)

This client is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive team.

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Company: Cavendish Professionals
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Location: London
Job Description:

I’m partnering with a London-based AI startup that recently secured Series B funding and is developing cutting‑edge AI‑powered products. They’re looking for a Senior or Staff Backend Product Engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems and building systems that can scale as the product grows.

This role is perfect for strong builders and product thinkers, who are comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy, and want to help shape the platform for thousands of users.

What you’ll be working on

  • Scale and evolve backend systems as the product grows
  • Design and build reliable APIs and services
  • Support infrastructure for AI‑powered features
  • Optimize database performance and efficiency
  • Improve monitoring, reliability and observability
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers and product teams to deliver impactful features
  • Build products from concept to MVP and iterate quickly based on user feedback

Tech environment

  • TypeScript / Node.js
  • AWS and Terraform
  • Serverless architecture (e.g. Lambda)

They’d love to meet someone who

  • Is first and foremost a builder and a product thinker, not just a maintainer
  • Thrives in fast‑moving, evolving environments
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and autonomy
  • Has experience building products from concept to MVP
  • Can ship quickly and iterate based on user feedback
  • Interest and hands‑on experience with AI tools and technologies
  • Collaborative and product‑focused, able to communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Benefits and perks

  • Generous parental leave for all parents
  • Private healthcare with mental health support
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Daily team lunch
  • Team retreat/work space abroad for offsites or deep work
  • Life insurance and income protection
  • Remote work flexibility (up to several weeks per year)

This client is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive team.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 15th, 2026