Head of Software Engineering

Head of Engineering - Digital Product Studio (London / Hybrid)

£130,000-£150,000 + Profit Share Employee-Owned AI, Mobile, Web, Cloud Start Jan 2026

We're working with a global digital product studio known for creating beautifully crafted, high-impact digital products and experiences.

They partner with some of the world's most innovative brands-combining design, technology, and strategy to deliver solutions that make a difference.

As they expand into larger-scale, AI-powered and data-rich projects, they're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and grow their multidisciplinary engineering team.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role at the intersection of technology, people, and product delivery- ideal for someone who wants to combine hands-on architectural expertise and people leadership, delivery with strategic influence across a creative, purpose-driven business.

You'll lead a diverse engineering group spanning the UK and EU, helping scale the team from 35 to 50+ people. You'll shape technology strategy, nurture a high-performing culture, and play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most exciting digital and AI-driven products in the market.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a cross-disciplinary engineering team- driving standards, performance, and wellbeing.
• Set the technical direction across mobile, web, and backend systems- ensuring architecture, scalability, and security.
• Partner with senior leaders on client engagements, helping win, scope, and deliver large-scale (6-12 month) digital transformation projects.
• Introduce new engineering patterns, processes, and tools across AI, cloud, and microservices architecture.
• Maintain strong collaboration across design, product, and delivery teams, ensuring projects run smoothly and clients are delighted.
• Act as a player-coach- mentoring others while staying close enough to the tech to make informed, impactful decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Head of Engineering / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer/Architect within a digital agency, consultancy, or product studio.
• Strong background in architecting modern systems across web and mobile technologies.
• Hands-on exposure to stacks such as TypeScript, Python, Golang, Angular, Native Mobile, and modern databases.
• Understanding of AI and generative technology (e.g., LangChain, LLMs, ML-based product features) or curiosity to learn.
• Excellent people leadership and coaching skills - empathetic, balanced, and able to foster a collaborative, inclusive culture.
• Experience working across multiple client projects, balancing innovation, technical quality, and delivery timelines.
• A systems thinker with strong communication, commercial awareness, and the ability to make tech make sense.

Why Join

• Join a design-led, employee-owned studio where creativity, collaboration, and purpose drive everything.
• Shape the engineering function during a pivotal growth phase- with major investment and expanding global reach.
• Work across cutting-edge digital and AI-powered projects that make a tangible impact.
• Enjoy a genuinely flexible hybrid model (2-3 days in Shoreditch) and travel opportunities to teams in Europe and the US.
• Excellent culture- supportive, low-ego, really innovative ad fast paced.

The Package

• £130,000-£150,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
• Profit share % based on salary and company performance
• Long-term incentives and performance-based rewards
• Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, and development support
• Flexible working + the opportunity to travel to clients and studios across EU and the US.

Sound like you?

If you're excited by the idea of leading an exceptional engineering team, building cutting-edge products, and being part of a mission-driven global studio- we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat to learn more.