About this role
Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience building scalable backend platforms and distributed systemsStrong Python backend engineering skills with experience designing cloud-native architecturesDeep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, Docker, and containerised deployments, with Cloud Run preferredExperience building highly resilient, low-latency systems where reliability and performance are criticalGood knowledge of high-frequency data processing, event-driven systems, or IoT / edge device platformsComfortable working across architecture, implementation, and technical leadership within a fast-moving start-upBeneficial but not essential: C++, computer vision, robotics or autonomous systems experience, GNSS, mapping or positioning technologies, Ceres Solver or optimisation algorithms, Swift / iOS integration experience Responsibilities: Take ownership of our cloud platform and define the backend architecture that underpins our ecosystem of mobile applications, computer vision systems, and edge devicesLead the evolution from our existing Firebase implementation to a scalable, cloud-native platform on Google Cloud PlatformBuild resilient, low-latency services capable of processing high-frequency location, sensor, and image data from thousands of devices in real timeWork alongside robotics, computer vision, and AI researchers to transform cutting-edge research into robust production servicesCreate the APIs, infrastructure, and engineering practices that enable our business to scaleInfluence technical direction, establish engineering standards, and help build our backend function from the ground up Technologies: AIBackendCloudComputer VisionDockerFirebaseIoTMobilePythonRoboticsSwiftiOSGCP More:
We are an innovative technology start-up that has developed a world-leading navigation platform designed to improve independence for people with visual impairments. Our technology combines advanced GNSS positioning, computer vision, and AI to deliver centimetre-level accuracy in challenging urban environments, helping users navigate with confidence. This is a full-time onsite role in our South London office, Monday to Friday. We offer total compensation of £150k, including base salary and equity, and the opportunity to work on high-impact technology that enhances peoples lives.
last updated 29 week of 2026