Founding / Lead AI Engineer (Mental Health Tech) - Europe only!

**Location:** Remote (UK/Europe preferred)

**Type:** Full-time

**About our Client**

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Our client is building cutting-edge AI solutions in the mental health space, focused on creating impactful, scalable, and clinically meaningful products. Our mission is to develop technology that can make a real difference in people's lives through innovative, AI-powered experiences.

We are at the early stages of launching a major new product initiative with significant long-term potential and global impact.

**The Role**

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We are looking for a **Founding / Lead Engineer** to take ownership of a new AI-driven product from the ground up. This is a high-impact role where you will lead both the **technical direction and early product shaping**, working closely with clinical and product stakeholders.

You will not only build—but also **define, scope, and drive** the project forward.

**Key Responsibilities**

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• Lead the development of a new AI-powered mental health product (initially audio-focused)
• Take full ownership of the project from early-stage scoping through execution
• Collaborate with clinicians, designers, and product stakeholders to shape the solution
• Architect and build scalable backend systems and APIs
• Contribute to (and potentially lead) frontend/mobile application development
• Establish engineering best practices, including AI-native workflows
• Make key technical and product decisions in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment
• Mentor and help build the team as the project scales

**Tech Stack**

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• **Backend:** Node.js, tRPC
• **Database:** PostgreSQL
• **Infrastructure:** Redis (queues, async processing)
• **Frontend (likely):** React / Next.js
• **Product:** AI-driven (audio-first, with potential web/mobile interfaces)

**What We’re Looking For**

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### **Core Requirements**

• Strong experience with **Node.js and TypeScript**
• Experience building **production-grade systems** (backend-focused, fullstack is a plus)
• Solid understanding of **system design and architecture**
• Experience working in **early-stage startups or high-ownership roles**
• Ability to **lead projects end-to-end**, not just execute tasks

### **AI & Modern Development**

• Experience working with **AI-powered products or features**
• Comfortable using AI tools as part of your development workflow (“AI-native” mindset)
• Strong understanding of how to **guide AI tools effectively**, not just rely on them blindly

### **Profile We Value**

• Entrepreneurial mindset (founder-like ownership)
• Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving requirements
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Product-oriented thinking (not just technical execution)
• Passion for building impactful solutions in **mental health**

**Nice to Have**

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• Experience with **audio-based applications or processing**
• Experience in **healthtech or regulated environments**
• Background as a founder or early startup employee
• Exposure to mobile app development

**Location & Working Style**

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• Fully remote
• Preference for candidates in the **UK or Europe** (for timezone overlap)
• No onsite requirement

**Compensation**

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• Competitive salary based on location (aligned with local market benchmarks)
• Typical ranges:

+ Europe: ~€80K+

+ UK: ~£80K–£100K

• Equity/options included as part of the compensation package

**Why Join our Client?**

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• Work on a **mission-driven product** with real-world impact in mental health
• Be part of a **foundational team** shaping a major new initiative
• High ownership and influence over both **product and technology**
• Opportunity to build something **groundbreaking at scale**