
We're Building The Operating System For Social Care We believe care happens through human connection, not paperwork. That’s why we’re building Echo. Every minute spent documenting is a minute not spent caring. The richest insights—a child’s subtle progress, a staff member’s burnout signs, a pattern of behavior change—are lost when documentation becomes a rigid, office-bound chore disconnected from the moment of care. We meet care staff where they are—in the garden, during a walk—capturing their natural observations through voice and text. Our AI transforms these notes into structured documentation while preserving their rich context. We surface patterns across thousands of interactions that would otherwise remain buried in notes. We turn documentation from an administrative burden into a source of valuable insight. We’re building a mobile-first platform where care staff speak (or type) their observations naturally, AI handles the administrative structuring, and patterns emerge automatically. Staff document in seconds on the go rather than hours in the office, managers gain unprecedented visibility into care quality, and individuals receive more attentive support from staff freed from administrative burden. elyndra doesn’t just digitise care—it humanises it by letting technology handle the paperwork while people handle the care.

We're Building The Operating System For Social Care We believe care happens through human connection, not paperwork. That’s why we’re building Echo. Every minute spent documenting is a minute not spent caring. The richest insights—a child’s subtle progress, a staff member’s burnout signs, a pattern of behavior change—are lost when documentation becomes a rigid, office-bound chore disconnected from the moment of care. We meet care staff where they are—in the garden, during a walk—capturing their natural observations through voice and text. Our AI transforms these notes into structured documentation while preserving their rich context. We surface patterns across thousands of interactions that would otherwise remain buried in notes. We turn documentation from an administrative burden into a source of valuable insight. We’re building a mobile-first platform where care staff speak (or type) their observations naturally, AI handles the administrative structuring, and patterns emerge automatically. Staff document in seconds on the go rather than hours in the office, managers gain unprecedented visibility into care quality, and individuals receive more attentive support from staff freed from administrative burden. elyndra doesn’t just digitise care—it humanises it by letting technology handle the paperwork while people handle the care.
Basics
What are we building, and why?
Social care is a £96bn sector, completely broken by administrative burden and outdated processes. This system is under severe pressure and it’s failing the vulnerable people that need it most, leaving them in unstable and unsafe situations. We can help fix it.
We’re starting where the need is most urgent: children’s care
. Today, fragmented tools and manual processes slow decision-making and increase the risk of unsuitable placements. The consequences are severe: children living in illegal or temporary placements, being moved repeatedly, and not finding the stability they need. At the same time, care workers are overwhelmed by admin and unable to focus on what matters most: the people they support.
Elyndra exists to remove this friction
. We build software that automates unnecessary labour and accelerates decision-making - without taking control away from professionals -
so the system can operate at the pace children need.
Who are we?
We’re currently a small, talent-dense team (including Y-Combinator exited founders), looking for our next superstar.
Our founder, Marcus, brings deep sector expertise through direct family experience in care settings and has seen firsthand how better technology can reduce pressure on teams and materially improve outcomes for children.
We’re backed by leading VCs and angels and work with a strategic PE partner that owns over 160 care homes - giving us both the mandate and a clear route to scale impact across the sector.
The role
As Founding Engineer, you’ll lead the technical development of our AI-first product, ensuring we build something our customers love.
What does the role involve?
What does the ideal hire look like?
Bonus points if you have experience in social care or healthcare.
Our current tech stack is: Python, React, PostgreSQL, GitHub, Docker. This isn’t dogmatic - you’ll have the autonomy to evolve the stack where it makes sense.
You’ll be a great fit if:
The role isn’t for you if:
Perks and benefits:
Elyndra is an equal opportunity employer - In line with the Equality Act 2010, should you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please let us know via the form and we will get back to you to discuss your requirements as necessary.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS check due to access to vulnerable persons’ data.