Founding AI Engineer - Industrial SaaS
1 day ago
Slough
Do you want to build the AI engine of an industrial SaaS startup? Have you ever deployed LLM-driven systems that power real-world decisions? Are you ready to lead AI development end-to-end, reporting directly to the founder? A fast-growing industrial manufacturing SaaS spinout, this company is building an AI-native Insight & Decision Platform that connects to existing maintenance and procurement systems to turn operational data into predictive insights and autonomous decisions. The mission: help manufacturers move from systems of record to systems of execution, powered by applied AI. Core focus areas: • Intelligent Inventory – predictive stock optimisation, • Better Buying – autonomous procurement Key Responsibilities • Design and deploy AI features (intelligent search, procurement agents, predictive maintenance)., • Build and integrate LLM-driven agents, RAG pipelines, and predictive models., • Collaborate with software engineers to embed AI securely into production., • Define AI standards, select tools, and shape the technical roadmap., • Opportunity to progress to CTO-level as the business scales. Key Requirements • 5+ years’ experience in AI/ML or software engineering, with production delivery., • Strong Python skills., • Hands-on with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or LangGraph., • Proficient in model deployment on cloud., • Background in industrial manufacturing or B2B software (preferred)., • Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and collaborative. Key Details • Salary: £75,000–£90,000 + 10–20% bonus (linked to MVP pilot), • Location: Slough (Hybrid - 2+ days/week), • Stack: Python, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, vector DBs, Azure AI/MLOps, • Visa: No sponsorship available Interested? Please apply below.