Principal TypeScript Engineer | Early-Stage Defence Startup | World-Class Team | London
Principle TypeScript Engineer required to join a lean, exceptionally high-calibre team building technology designed to solve some of the most complex challenges in modern defence. This is a true early-stage environment - high ownership, fast iteration, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most ambitious engineers in the space. They’re looking for a Principal TypeScript Engineer who wants to operate at the highest level, help shape core systems from the ground up, and work in a team where the technical bar is extremely high.
The Role
- Designing and building high-performance backend systems using TypeScript
- Working across the stack to ship robust production systems
- Architecting scalable services and APIs
- Collaborating with a small, highly capable engineering team
- Taking significant ownership of product and technical direction
- Operating in a fast-moving startup environment with rapid iteration
What They’re Looking For
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Deep experience with TypeScript in production environments
- Strong backend engineering skills (Node.js, distributed systems, APIs)
- Experience building complex, scalable systems
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership in an early-stage environment
- Outstanding academic background (top university and strong degree in Computer Science or STEM)
- A desire to work with an ambitious team solving difficult technical problems
- Happy working in defence
Nice to Have
- Experience in high-performance or data-intensive systems
- Experience in startups or early-stage environments
- Exposure to AI/ML or advanced data platforms
Why This Role
- Join a small, elite engineering team
- Work on mission-critical technology
- Huge ownership and impact from day one
- Be part of a rocket-ship early-stage company
- Based in-person in London
If you are excited to join a genuine rocketship environment where every engineer has significant ownership and impact, this might be the role for you.
Principal TypeScript Engineer | Early-Stage Defence Startup | World-Class Team | London
