VP of Engineering AI-Powered SaaS Platform

VP of Engineering AI-Powered SaaS Platform

A fast-growing AI startup is redefining how complex, service-driven industries operate. They're now searching for a hands-on, technically exceptional VP of Engineering to lead their engineering organisation through its next phase of scale.

This role is ideal for someone currently operating as a Senior Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering who is ready to step into full VP-level ownership - staying close to the code while building world-class teams and systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead and scale the engineering organisation while remaining deep in the technical details.
• Stay hands-on: contribute to architecture, code reviews, and high-impact engineering decisions.
• Own the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of AI-powered SaaS products.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team across backend, AI, and platform.
• Define and drive the technical architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance.
• Partner closely with Product and Design to ship user-focused, high-impact features.
• Introduce best practices across automation, AI integration, CI/CD, and system reliability.
• Contribute to strategic planning, helping shape the long-term tech roadmap and company vision.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience leading engineering teams in a product-led technology environment.
• Background as a Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering transitioning up to VP - with real ownership of people, platforms, and delivery.
• Excellent hands-on technical foundation: Python, distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern architectural patterns.
• Proven track record delivering scalable SaaS or AI-enabled platforms.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to set engineering standards and processes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Startup or scale-up experience and a genuine enthusiasm for building high-quality products.
• Ambition to grow into a future CTO and take a central role in company growth.

Details:

• £100,000 base salary + meaningful equity
• Onsite in London - 5 days per week (Potential Flexibility)
• Pathway toward CTO-level responsibility
• High-impact role inside a venture-backed AI company

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.