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Staff Product Engineer


Company : Okto Search


Location : London, London


Created : 2025-05-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Product focused mindset AND technical prowess - an opportunity to truly own, build and ship a product entirely influenced by you! Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.This is a perfect sum-up for this Staff AI / Product Engineer role & the culture within the company. Quick view details about the role:Location: LondonHybrid working - 1 day / week in officeSalary: 120-140k base + EquityNo Visa Sponsorship possible at this pointCompany Size: Seed Stage with 7m funding and ample runway, more funding on its way. Team size: 22 employees in total - 8 in engineering & researchTech stack: Python, Fast API, GCP, AI coding tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot or Claude CodeWhat makes them awesome? The product - an AI driven workspace, purpose built LLMs to be incredibly accurate and able to influence business decisions. The product is already far more accurate than OpenAI / Gemini / Salesforce or others within their space. The leadership - highly experienced leaders with 17+ years in the tech scene, extremely passionate about harnessing AI's power to build truly impactful products & solutions. The people - a senior team that's highly experienced and knowledgeable, each bringing an edge in their field & their roles. Together, they truly believe in team effort, recognising each other's values and excited about what each can do. It is a truly inspirational envrionment allowing people to focus on what they do best. Their way of working has been defined by this approach: no daily stand-ups - just meaningful weekly syncs, ad-hoc collaboration when needed and lots of well documented journeys. What do they believe in?Product-Minded Engineering: Understanding the "why" behind features and using technicalexpertise to inform product decisionsIntellectual Honesty: Backing discussions with data and acknowledging knowledge gapsEffective Time Management: Setting clear time boxes and abandoning approaches that aren't workingClear Communication: Writing self-documenting code and providing detailed explanationsInnovation Mindset: Forming well-reasoned opinions backed by data and continuously learningPersonal Growth: Supporting your development through challenging work and opportunities to expand your expertiseWhat does a Staff Product Engineer do here on a day to day: Think like a Product Manager: Own core product components while balancing technical excellence with business impact (they do NOT have a PM in the team so part of this responsibility is yours). Own end-to-end delivery of complex features from initial concept to production deployment and customer adoptionCollaborate with product and commercial teams to understand customer needs and translate them into robust technical solutionsLeverage AI coding tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code to accelerate development workflowsLead development of features solving our customers' most complex challenges:Advanced data extraction systems for processing property leases at scaleSophisticated workflow automation for analysing planning documents and drafting adviceMulti-step agentic content generation for creating market research reportsImplement data privacy and security by designInvest in your own growth by taking on ambitious technical challenges and expanding your expertiseApply our engineering philosophy: intellectual honesty, effective time management, clear communication, and innovationWhat you'll need:Experience in high-growth startups or fast-paced tech environmentsTrack record building software in organizations with excellent engineering practicesHistory of owning end-to-end product development, from definition to delivery and customer adoptionStrong Python skills with a track record of shipping customer-facing features on critical pathsExperience building and maintaining high-quality APIs and integrationsProficiency with AI coding assistance tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)Intellectual curiosity and honestydigging deep into problems and sharing findings openlyProven ability to make technical decisions that balance immediate user needs with long-term architectureExceptional communication abilities for explaining complex concepts to diverse audiencesAmbition and resiliencewe're a seed-stage company tackling ambitious challengesCommercial awarenessdelivering continuous value to customers is essentialPassion for personal growth and continuous learningIf this sounds like a role for you, I would love to have a chat!