We're partnering with an innovative AI-driven platform to find a hands-on Head of Engineering who's excited to build, lead, and scale a world-class software team. You'll lead all things engineering, from architecture to execution, and help shape the future of hardware design software.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leadership & Team Building
- Hire, onboard, and mentor a high-performing engineering team
- Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Serve as the key decision-maker and point of contact for all engineering initiatives
- Drive performance using KPIs, OKRs, and sprint planning
Technical Execution
- Own the entire software stack (PostgreSQL, Python, Django, JavaScript, HTML/CSS)
- Design scalable system architectures and tackle infrastructure issues (e.g., traffic spikes, system reliability, API performance)
- Write and review code, technical specs, and development plans
- Guide sprint planning and drive velocity through thoughtful execution
- Track and improve engineering and performance metrics
- Contribute directly to development efforts where needed
Strategic Planning
- Align engineering roadmaps with product and business goals
- Proactively identify scaling bottlenecks and long-term infrastructure needs
- Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of all systems
- Work cross-functionally with product and leadership to prioritize impactful projects
Who You Are
- Technically Sharp: You've built and scaled complex applications and systems
- A True Player-Coach: You lead by example and enjoy contributing to code
- Product-Minded: You think like a user and build with empathy
- Growth-Oriented: You're excited to develop people, systems, and yourself
- Fast-Moving: You're energized by startups and unafraid of ambiguity
- Humble & Collaborative: You value feedback, shared wins, and strong communication
What You Bring
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- 5+ years leading engineering teams
- Strong back-end expertise (Python, Django, PostgreSQL)
- Experience with front-end frameworks like React or Vue
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Heroku, Azure, AWS)
- Experience building and maintaining microservices and RESTful APIs
- Architectural experience designing scalable systems
Nice to Haves
- Experience with desktop app development
- Familiarity with AI/ML or CAD tools
- Experience with Eletron.js