Vice President of Engineering

VP of Engineering Scaling AI/SaaS Startup

Are you a hands-on technical leader ready to define the future of an innovative, fast-scaling AI/SaaS company? We are looking for a VP of Engineering to drive the development and scaling of our mission-critical, automation-focused platform.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly ambitious, early-stage company and directly influence the technology, culture, and strategy of the engineering department. This is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in the organized chaos of a startup environment.

The Challenge:

You will serve as the primary engineering leader, blending deep technical contribution with strategic management. Your focus will be on building cutting-edge, AI-powered solutions that deliver substantial value to businesses in a heavily regulated market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Architect, develop, and implement our core platform, writing and reviewing complex, optimized code (primarily Python and Node.js).
• Team Management: Mentor, hire, and lead a growing team of high-performing AI engineers and developers.
• Strategic Vision: Define the long-term technical roadmap, establish architecture standards, and implement best practices for reliability, security, and performance.
• Product Collaboration: Work closely with Product and Design teams to translate user needs into a robust, scalable technical reality.
• Innovation: Drive continuous improvement in system scalability, automation efficiency, and overall platform excellence.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience and experience as a l
• A robust technical skill set, including expertise in Cloud environments and AI/ML technologies.
• Proven success in leadership roles within a startup or scaleup environment, demonstrating the ability to manage growth and technical complexity simultaneously.
• Genuine passion for building impactful products.

London - 5 days on site

Why Join Us?

• Impact and Ownership: Play a foundational role in shaping the engineering culture, technology vision, and growth trajectory of a mission-driven AI startup.
• Competitive Package: Receive a strong compensation package that includes equity ownership.
• Culture: Collaborate with a small, talented, and highly driven team focused on delivering excellence.