Lead AI/Python Engineer (+ Equity) at AI-driven Property Management SaaS

Job Title

Lead AI/Python Engineer

Salary

Not Disclosed + Equity

Company Description

Service-as-a-Software startup automating property management workflows via autonomous AI agents

Job Description

As a Lead AI/Python Engineer, you will architect scalable backend systems for an AI assistant capable of handling 80% of property management administration. You’ll bridge the gap between cutting‑edge AI research and production deployment, mentoring a high‑performing team while shaping the technical strategy for a platform redefining a regulation‑driven UK market.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Rare opportunity to join a fast‑scaling AI startup in a high‑impact leadership role with a clear path to partnership and significant equity.
• Work at the forefront of AI deployment, moving beyond prototypes to build production‑grade systems using state‑of‑the‑art models like Unsloth and vLLM.
• Impact a massive real‑world market by automating complex compliance and tenant support workflows for the UK’s property management and lettings industry.

What You Will Do

• Architect and build scalable Python‑based backend systems and APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or Django within a microservices environment.
• Drive innovation in AI integration, overseeing the fine‑tuning of models and deploying them into production environments using Huggingface and Ollama.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a high‑performing engineering culture while collaborating with Product and Design teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

The ideal candidate

• 7+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience with deep expertise in Python and experience building SaaS or automation platforms.
• Holds a First‑class or strong degree in Computer Science or Engineering from a top‑tier university, demonstrating exceptional problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional engineering teams and a desire to take ownership in a fast‑paced, office‑based startup environment in Victoria.

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