Software Engineering Team Lead
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
01-04-2025
Job Specifications
About Quench.ai:
AI is now solving business problems once thought impossible, unlocking new levels of efficiency and innovation. The next wave of century-defining companies is being built at the forefront of AI innovation, and we’re proud to be part of it. At Quench.ai, we’ve taken an early lead in this race - but achieving our vision requires the right strategies and the right team.
Quench.ai transforms organizational productivity by deploying AI solutions that require no coding. We integrate seamlessly with internal systems like email, CRM, and recordings, giving employees instant answers to their questions and automating repetitive tasks. Our platform empowers businesses to work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence.
Quench.ai was started in London and is now expanding to the US. The founder, Husayn Kassai, was previously the Co-Founder/CEO of Onfido - the UK’s largest AI exit, surpassing Google DeepMind’s record from 2014. Husayn built and scaled Onfido to $100m ARR (US being the largest market); 74% GM; 79% YoY growth; over 500 people with 8.9/10 Peakon/culture score with the US being a key market in the company’s growth.
Our mission is to build the AI layer that enables the future of work. We're redefining how businesses operate, enabling them to do more with less by unlocking the power of their knowledge and workflows.
Backed by world-class investors, innovators, and unicorn founders, we’re scaling rapidly to shape the future of work. Join us to take the biggest step of your career - learn the most, achieve your best, and do the work of a lifetime
About the role:
Do you want to solve one of the hardest problems using the power of Gen AI? Do you want to help enterprises unlock productivity by leveraging AI-driven insights and next generation of automation?
At Quench.ai, we're looking for a Team Lead to drive technical excellence, build and scale our core services engineering team of 7, and act as the right hand to the VP of Engineering & Product. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, takes ownership, drives technical direction, and fosters a strong engineering culture.
As Team Lead, you will be leading the Core Services engineering team, working closely with product, design, and AI teams to build and scale our platform. You will be responsible for managing and growing the engineering team, ensuring we maintain a high level of quality while delivering projects at startup velocity, and be the right hand of the VP of Engineering and Product. Your role will be pivotal shaping the technical strategy and engineering culture, ensuring Quench.ai remains at the forefront of engineering best practices.
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As Team Lead - Software Engineering you will be responsible for:Technical Leadership
Own the technical strategy for the team's scope, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
Lead the architecture and design of backend systems, APIs, and infrastructure to support rapid growth.
Collaborate closely with the VP of Engineering & Product to align technical decisions with business goals.
Ensure technical excellence by championing best practices, high code quality, and operational excellence.
Engineering Team Management & Growth
Lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and accountability.
Scale the team by hiring and developing top engineering talent.
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration, ensuring engineers work effectively with Product, Design, and AI teams.
Delivery & Execution
Own the engineering roadmap for the team's scope and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of features and infrastructure improvements.
Ready to get hands-on on complex activities to unblock the team when needed, acting both as a player and coach across the team and the company.
Continuously evaluate and iterate over the team's practices, challenging the status-quo when necessary.
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You may be suited for this role if you meet the following criteria:
8+ years of experience in software engineering, including technical leadership and team management.
Proven experience scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
Deep expertise in backend development (Python preferred), cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS), and system design.
Strong understanding of modern software development best practices, including CI/CD, containerization, observability, and microservices.
Experience working closely with Product teams to align technical decisions with business priorities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical complexity into business impact.
Passion for mentoring and growing engineers, fostering a high-performance team culture.
London based
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What we offer:
Share Options! - At Quench.ai, we believe in sharing our success with everyone on the team. That’s why we offer equity to all employees, regardless of role or experience level. We value the contributions of every team member, and we want you to have a stake in our growth. Equity percentages are determined based on market comparables, just like salaries, to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
Flexible working! -At Quench.ai, we embrace an inclusive and flexible approach to work. This role is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office located at London's AI Hub in Techspace Goswell Road.
Annual Leave! - Team members get 25 paid days off per year (excl. public holidays).
Annual off-site - Once per year we host our whole team for our all expenses paid in-person annual offsite, and hold regular tech team on-sites.
Purpose driven! - We help our teams in striving for excellence across their professional and personal lives! We champion career development through coaching, mentoring courses and events! Alongside our Company’s purpose statement, we help team members create their own and regularly reflect on how we can support their success!
Into the Future! - As we continue to grow, we’re committed to working closely with our team to develop benefits that optimise talent growth at Quench.ai.
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