Founding Engineer (UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

About Tracebit

Tracebit is a fast-growing Seed-stage cybersecurity startup transforming how security teams detect intrusions in cloud environments. Using canaries—decoy tripwires deployed across cloud infrastructure—Tracebit enables organizations to identify threats quickly and accurately.

We are backed by top-tier investors including Accel
and Tapestry and have a rapidly growing client portfolio featuring Riot Games, Synthesia, Docker, Coveo, and Snyk. Our market traction and technical innovation have earned us recognition on multiple startup lists, such as Creandum’s Euro Seed Top 50, Sifted’s London Startups To Watch 2025, and Notion’s Cloud Top 100.

Our engineering team recently contributed to the resolution of a critical P1 security flaw in Google’s Gemini CLI, highlighting the real-world impact of our work.

We are committed to helping international talent relocate: we offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and a £5,000 tax-free relocation package, along with guidance for setting up in the UK

The Role

As a Founding Engineer, reporting to our CTO and Co-Founder, you will:

• Build and enhance Tracebit’s core product across the full stack, primarily using C# on .NET Core 8, Terraform, and HTMX for frontend work.
• Collaborate directly with founders, the engineering team, and early customers to deliver impactful solutions.
• Implement best-in-class engineering practices including continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and scalable system architecture.
• Deliver features in a fast-paced, startup environment with minimal bureaucracy.

You will be joining a tight-knit team based in Central London, working onsite 5 days a week, fostering a collaborative, high-energy culture. Flexible arrangements are considered for short-term needs.

Who We’re Looking For

• Engineers who care deeply about quality but can balance speed and pragmatism.
• Experience building software at scale or in mission-critical environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ideally product-focused development.
• Comfort with the fast pace and unpredictability of a startup environment.
• Motivated by impact and customer delivery, with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• If your background is slightly different but you are confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Central London office near Warren Street tube station, with easy access to dining, culture, and entertainment.
• Flexible work hours with a standard cadence of 9 am–6 pm, and flexibility for personal needs.
• Work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team committed to solving challenging cybersecurity problems.
• Career growth opportunities in a Seed-stage startup poised for rapid expansion.

Support for relocation and visa sponsorship: UK Home Office – Work in the UK

Additional Information

• Compensation Range: £60,000 – £120,000, dependent on experience
• Visa sponsorship is available, including Skilled Worker, Graduate Visa transition, and Intra-Company Transfer.
• This role is on-site in London, with occasional flexibility for personal commitments.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-impact startup at an early stage and help shape the future of cloud security.