Initi8 Recruitment

Calling all frontend and Vue.js wizards in London!  Fancy getting in on the ground floor of a well-backed pre-seed startup with serious international ambitions? We've got a cracking Principal Frontend Engineer role just for you. You'll be shaping scalable systems from scratch, blending hands-on coding with proper architectural firepower. Vue.js, TypeScript, Node.js, React.  If these are your bread and butter, keep reading! Bonus points if you're keen to weave AI-assisted approaches into your dev workflow. The future's here, and this team's grabbing it with both hands. Direct access to founders, real technical leadership, and the chance to build an elite in-house engineering capability from day one. No bureaucracy, no faff,  just brilliant engineering and big ambitions. What's the damage? £80k - £100k + benefits, hybrid working from London, and a front-row seat to something special. Drop Talia a line at talia@initi8recruitment.com for the full scoop. Don't let this one slip through your fingers!

Calling all startup superheroes and operational ninjas in NYC! 🗽 Fancy being the secret sauce behind a rocketship startup? We've got an amazing of a Chief of Staff role with your name on it. You'll be the glue, the fixer, the unblocker-in-chief. One minute you're advising the C-suite on world domination, the next you're sorting the office snacks. No task too big, no task too small! This is hands-on, hustle-hard territory at a well-funded startup smashing it in the social media, analytics, fintech & media space. Brand new Manhattan office, ambitious team, and a mission you'll genuinely want to buy into. What's in it for you? $180-200k + bonus + proper equity in something that's actually going places.  Strategic brain? Tick. Operational chops? Tick. Willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in? Double tick. Drop Stephen a line at stephen@initi8recruitment.com for the full lowdown.

Founders & CTOs, your top engineers are watching. If their day-to-day is grinding tickets with no ownership, no context, and no flow… they're probably already updating their LinkedIn. Here's how to close the "Hype Gap" and keep your best people building with you. 👇 And if you're interested in accessing our top engineers waiting for the right opportunity, DM the page and let's have a conversation. #founders #techstartups

Calling all AI wizards and LLM whisperers in Los Angeles! Ever dreamt of being the one who actually cracks the code on AI and social media? Well, pinch yourself this one's real. We're working with a stealth startup (backed by seriously impressive investors) that's pioneering the future of digital communities. Think AI meets social media, but not in the "slap ChatGPT on everything" kind of way. We're talking training LLMs, building scalable AI infrastructure, and shaping the next generation of online engagement. The proper stuff. 🧠 The gig: 🔧 Full-stack with a love for backend, systems & data 🚀 Take ideas from napkin sketch to production at speed 💰 $180k–$200k base 📍 On-site in LA with real humans, real whiteboards, real collaboration This is ground-floor stuff. The kind of opportunity you'll look back on and think, "glad I jumped." Intrigued? Drop Antonio a message 'antonio@initi8recruitment.com' for the full lowdown. Don't sleep on this one! 🚀✨

Thinking about joining a tech startup in 2026?  Before you get dazzled by the ping pong tables and free kombucha, there are four pillars you should check before signing on the dotted line. As we know a thing or two about working with tech startups, we've broken them down in our latest blog. Swipe through, save it for later, and if you're actively weighing up a startup move right now drop us a message. We talk to and work with the best tech companies every single day and we'll give you the honest lowdown. No fluff, just straight talk. 📖 Full blog: "What Actually Matters In A Tech Startup In 2026" with link in the comments. 💬Which pillar matters most to you? Let us know below. #TechStartups #SoftwareEngineering #CareerAdvice #StartupLife #TechCareers #Initi8

Calling all ambitious Full Stack Engineers ready to build something from 0 to 1 in NYC! Know an engineer who's not just chasing a pay cheque but chasing "the thing"? We're working with a red-hot, fast-growing tech platform that's racking up billions of interactions and backed by serious investment. They're scaling at speed and need hungry engineers to help shape what comes next. You'll be designing, developing, and maintaining the systems behind a high-growth digital marketplace working across PostgreSQL, TypeScript, SwiftUI, and Vercel. Here's the deal: 💰 $130k–$200k + bonuses + equity 📍 On-site in NYC's Financial District (relocation fully supported!) 🧠 Join a high-talent, high-IQ team where every engineer has real influence 📈 Early-stage = massive career acceleration This isn't just another job. It's the kind of opportunity where you help shape the company, not just fill a seat. Intrigued? Drop Talia a message via email to talia@initi8recruitment.com for the full scoop.  #SoftwareEngineering #FullStackDeveloper #NYCJobs #StartupLife #TechCareers #Hiring

Calling all people-focused professionals who genuinely care about making work better! We're looking for an Employee Experience Coordinator to join a rapidly growing team and help shape a workplace where people actually want to be. Here's what you'll do: Build brilliant on-boarding experiences. Champion employee wellbeing. Keep the HR systems running smooth. Coordinate events that bring the crew together. Basically, you'll be the friendly face making sure every team member feels supported from day one through to their last. Why you should care: You'll directly shape the culture and employee experience. Real ownership. Real impact. No corporate nonsense, just genuine, collaborative people who want to build something meaningful together. The details: €37,000 + benefits. Malta-based. Ready to make work better for everyone? Get in touch with louise@initi8recruitment.com we'd love to chat! 💙

🚀 Principal / Senior DevOps Engineer wanted in London Fancy building the infrastructure backbone for a genuinely ambitious iGaming startup? We're seeking a Principal / Senior DevOps Engineer to join an early-stage, heavily-backed operator launching across Europe. This isn't your typical ops support gig, you'll own the cloud platform, shape architecture decisions, and help scale millions of daily transactions across multiple regulated markets. What you'll need: Strong Terraform & Infrastructure as Code chops. GCP experience. Kubernetes. CI/CD automation. Cloud cost optimisation know-how. And the appetite to work closely with founders on long-term platform strategy. What they offer: £80k–£100k + benefits. Real ownership from day one. Direct influence on engineering standards. A genuinely curious, low-ego team that learns together weekly. London-based, hybrid. Early-stage means genuine impact and no corporate fluff. Intrigued? Get in touch with Zak@initi8recruitment.com and let's chat about building something meaningful. 💾

In 2026, startup success is less about hype and more about building something that works, and keeping the right people around to do it. Read more on our blog - What Actually Matters in a 2026 Tech Startup: https://lnkd.in/efBNjpap #techstartup #startup