Lead Engineer, United Kingdom

Join AutogenAI – Revolutionising Bid and Proposal Writing with generative AI 

AutogenAI is a leader in Generative AI SaaS, transforming how organisations create and optimise winning bids, tenders and proposals through cutting-edge natural language processing technology. We are one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world, expanding rapidly to meet the increasing demand for AI-driven solutions across sectors. 

Our innovation stems from a belief that language technology will revolutionise business communication over the next decade. We empower our clients to grow faster and more efficiently by delivering bespoke AI language engines tailored to their needs, saving time, improving content quality, and boosting win rates in highly competitive markets. 

We drive AutogenAI’s growth by fostering a culture where innovation and ambition thrive, building a company where everyone can have a career-defining experience. As we scale, we invite passionate professionals to join our journey of innovation, helping shape the future of AI-powered business solutions. 

 

Job Summary: 

As a Lead Engineer at AutogenAI, you will be responsible for the development of essential features for our AI-driven SaaS application, playing a pivotal role in defining technical strategy and mentoring our engineering team. Collaborating closely with our Designers and Product Managers, you’ll lead your team to create innovative, robust solutions that keep pace with the fast-moving and competitive landscape of AI software. This position offers tremendous growth potential, leadership exposure, and the chance to shape both the technical roadmap and the engineering culture at AutogenAI. 

 

What you'll be responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with Designers and Product Managers to establish the strategic direction of the engineering team, ensuring alignment with product goals and company vision. 
• Team Mentorship and Management: Provide line management and career development for Engineers, promoting rapid growth and fostering a collaborative team culture. 
• Product Development and Maintenance: Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud services, owning your team’s contributions to the full software development lifecycle. 
• Operational Excellence: Lead efforts in monitoring, triaging, and resolving production issues, implementing effective recovery practices and proactive improvements. 
• Process and Culture Building: Improve internal processes, define development standards, and contribute to a vibrant, knowledge-sharing company culture. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with other tech leads to identify team pain points, improve processes, and facilitate knowledge transfer across teams. 

You’ll be part of a full-stack team working with a blend of TypeScript (React, NestJS, Express) and Python, with opportunities to make contributions across our technology stack. Success in this role means balancing user needs, business goals, and technical excellence. 

 

What You'll Bring to the Team:  

• Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience in guiding and developing engineering talent, with a commitment to fostering a positive, growth-oriented team culture. 
• Product First approach: A focus on user problems and building what our users need.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate shifting requirements, find elegant technical solutions to meet user needs, and balance short-term goals with long-term codebase health. 
• Strong Communication Skills: Clear, proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, effectively engaging with cross-functional teams to drive results. 
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with TypeScript and extensive engineering experience to guide the team and ensure high-quality contributions to development projects. 

 

Requirements:  

• Experience: 5+ years in software engineering including 2+ years in a leadership role. 
• Line Management: Previous experience managing and mentoring developers
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to write maintainable, well-tested code; familiarity with cloud services and DevOps tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform) is advantageous. 
• Proactive Approach: Track record of driving change in companies, adopting new technologies etc.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Collaboration Experience: Experience working within a Product Trio (Engineering, Design, Product) to ensure cohesive product development. 
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience with AI-driven SaaS products, NLP, or LLMs.

 

Compensation and Benefits:  

• Competitive Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 gross per annum, depending on specific experience and qualifications relevant to the role.   
• Stock Options: Meaningful equity in the company. 
• Retirement Plan: Pension scheme to help secure your future.  
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation (Yes, you read right!) 
• Flexible Work Options: Hybrid-working with two office days per week in our central London office, plus flexible working arrangements.  
• Private Healthcare: Bupa Medical and Dental cover 
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family
• Paid parental leave: 16 weeks if you’ve just given birth, 4 weeks if your partner has just given birth (after one year of year of service) 
• Additional Perks: Your choice of laptop (Mac or Windows), regular company events to connect with teammates, and opportunities for continued professional development. 

 

Our Principals - Culture in Action:

• Customers, Customers, Customers – We win when our customers win. We speak their language, understand their needs, and believe in our product because we use it ourselves.
• Make It Happen – We act with urgency, take initiative, and focus on outcomes. If something needs doing, we do it—asking for forgiveness, not permission.
• Learn & Adapt – We embrace curiosity, continuous learning, and bold experimentation. Facts change, so we change our minds. Failures are lessons that push us forward.
• We Are All Owners – We own challenges, break the rules when necessary, and value reasoning over authority. No blame, just problem-solving.
• Raise the Bar – Good enough isn’t enough. We push boundaries, move fast, and believe there’s always a next level.
• Respect & Inclusion – Different perspectives make us stronger. We listen first, act with integrity, and always do what we say we will.
• Trust & Transparency – We are open, honest, and direct. Feedback flows freely, knowledge is shared, and we assume positive intent.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

AutogenAI is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veterans. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  

At AutogenAI we value the unique perspectives each employee brings and strive to provide an equitable environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will gladly assist you.