VP of Engineering

Role: VP of Engineering Salary: £140,000 + Equity Location: London (5 days a week in office with some flexibility)

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing SaaS business transforming property management through intelligent automation. Its flagship AI assistant autonomously handles up to 80% of administrative workflows - from compliance and maintenance to lettings and tenant support.

Built for the UK's regulation-driven property market, the platform helps agencies enhance capacity, reduce admin costs, and eliminate missed communications - while ensuring tenants live in safe, compliant homes with responsive support.

The Role

We're partnering with our client to appoint a VP of Engineering - a hands-on technical leader who will shape the company's engineering vision and build scalable AI-powered solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, influence product direction, and play a key part in the company's next stage of growth. It's ideal for a senior engineer or tech leader with a strong product mindset and experience in AI, SaaS, or automation platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of AI-driven property management solutions
• Write, review, and optimise code while maintaining engineering best practices
• Manage and mentor a team of software and AI engineers
• Define and evolve the technical architecture and roadmap
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver impactful features quickly
• Drive innovation across automation, AI integration, and system scalability
• Ensure reliability, performance, and security across all products
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term technology direction

What You'll Bring

• Strong academic background - ideally a First-Class degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of proven experience in software engineering within AI, SaaS, or automation platforms
• Deep technical expertise (e.g., Python, Node.js, AI/ML integration, cloud infrastructure)
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a startup or high-growth tech company
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills
• A passion for building products that solve real-world problems and elevate user experience

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and significant equity package - share in the success you help create
• A pivotal role in shaping engineering culture, architecture, and processes
• Work alongside a talented and mission-driven team in a collaborative environment
• The opportunity to redefine property management through cutting-edge AI

If you're an ambitious technical leader ready to drive innovation and scale, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.