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Software Engineer (Full Stack): London (On-site)Location: London, UK (5 days per week on-site)Salary: £100k – £200k (depending on experience) + Significant EquityVisa Sponsorship: AvailableContract: Full-time, PermanentAbout the CompanyOur client is a high-growth, mission-driven startup re-industrialising the West. They build and operate software-defined factories that produce critical components for the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.Launched in 2024 by a founding team of ex-Palantir engineers and defense experts, they are scaling from 4 to 25 factories globally by the end of next year. They are building a proprietary operating system that orchestrates a massive network of production facilities and real-time factory automation—effectively bringing the /"cloud/" to the factory floor.The RoleWe are looking for a high-agency Full Stack Software Engineer (2–5 years exp) to join a founding-level team. This is a generalist role for an engineer who wants to see their code solve real-world physical problems. You won't just be building dashboards; you'll be building the infrastructure that controls high-precision machine tools in real-time.This is a flat hierarchy environment with no middle management. You will work directly with leadership and the production team to turn operational pain into impactful software products.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and Develop: Build critical systems for factory automation, real-time data processing, and UX.Full-Stack Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for the software stack, from infrastructure and backend services to machine learning and frontend monitoring.Rapid Iteration: Work on the ground in the factories, deploying and iterating software that directly controls production.Mission-Critical Engineering: Lead projects from conception to deployment, ensuring fault-tolerant systems operate in high-stakes environments.Scale the Network: Optimize machine tool utilization and help orchestrate a rapidly growing network of distributed factories.What We're Looking For2–5 Years Experience: Exceptional track record at a Tier-1 VC-backed startup or top-tier engineering firm (e.g., Palantir, Tesla, SpaceX, or similar).Technical Stack: Strong hands-on skills in TypeScript, React, Postgres, and AWS.UX Preference: A slight preference for candidates with strong UX/Frontend experience who can simplify complex industrial workflows.High Agency: A pragmatic, /"founder-mindset/" engineer who works independently and moves with extreme speed.Mission Alignment: Deeply motivated by the mission to reinvigorate Western manufacturing and sovereign capability.On-site Commitment: Willingness to work 5 days a week on-site in London to collaborate directly with the hardware and production teams.What's on OfferSalary: £100k – £200k (Top-of-market for Tier-1 talent).Equity: Meaningful, above-average equity (founding-level grants).Real-World Impact: See your software running on the factory floor every day, building parts for the next generation of rockets and planes.Elite Talent Density: Work alongside a high-performance team of ex-Palantir, ex-Special Forces, and Tier-1 startup veterans.Growth: A chance to be one of the first 20 hires in a company scaling to 60+ people in the next 12 months.Hiring ProcessIntro Interview (30 mins): Culture, mission alignment, and background.Technical Interview: Deep dive into full-stack capabilities and system design.Site Visit & Technical Challenge: Visit the London facility, meet the team, and solve a real-world technical problem on-site.Final Interview: Meeting with the CEO and core leadership team.