7 of 7 Head of Engineering Jobs in Edinburgh

Head of Engineering – SaaS Pipped is recruiting on behalf of an innovative, high-growth client in the SaaS sector. Location: UK (remote-first with occasional team meet-ups) Package: £75-90k Why this role? Our client is scaling rapidly and needs an accomplished Head of Engineering to steer a 30-strong, cross-disciplinary team through its next phase of growth. You’ll shape engineering strategy, champion best practice and deliver products that delight thousands of customers - without having to write production code yourself. Current stack: PHP, Python, React … AWS (serverless & containerised environments). What you’ll own Strategy & Vision – Define and execute an engineering roadmap fully aligned with product and commercial goals. Leadership – Inspire, mentor and develop managers and ICs across multiple locations; build succession and hiring plans. Delivery – Partner with Product, Design and CX to ship More ❯

Head of Backend Engineering Remote UK Only Up to £150,000 + 20–25% bonus (permanent) Contract option: £750/day Remote-first | No equity at this stage WeDo is exclusively supporting a mission-led fintech that delivers working capital and training to underserved micro and small … businesses. With millions of loans already disbursed and an impressive repayment rate, they combine mobile money, machine learning, and a hybrid service model to create long-term, sustainable impact. They are now seeking a Head of Backend Engineering to lead the development and evolution of their core lending platform. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role with ownership of backend architecture, performance, and team growth. Someone who is a technologist at heart and regrets not coding as much but can still (if needed) review PRs, design solution architectures, or contribute to system More ❯

We’re Hiring: Head of Engineering (UK Remote) 🚀 Pebble is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and inspire our product engineering team as we scale. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong full-stack development experience who is ready … to step into a leadership role and shape the future of our platforms. We’re a remote-first team, and this role is open to candidates based in the UK . 💰 Salary: £80,000–£95,000 per annum 🏠 UK Remote | Flexible working 🌟 What You’ll Do: ✅ Lead and mentor … a talented development team, supporting their career growth. ✅ Oversee engineering quality, best practices, and long-term architectural strategy. ✅ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance our products. ✅ Ensure scalable, maintainable code with high test coverage and robust standards. ✅ Drive technical decision-making and champion best-in-class More ❯

Head of Product Engineering – Lead Innovation in Space Software! 🌍 📍 Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits Are you a strategic tech leader with a passion for cutting-edge software ? My client are looking for a Head of Product Engineering to drive the architecture, development … and delivery of mission-critical software solutions. Why Join Us? ✅ Shape the future of innovative space software solutions ✅ Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team ✅ Work with industry pioneers at the forefront of technology ✅ Enjoy flexible working, great benefits, and career growth What You’ll … Product, Sales, and Customer Support teams 🔹 Champion technical excellence and innovation in a commercially driven environment What You Bring 🔸 Proven leadership experience in product engineering teams 🔸 Expertise in C & Java , embedded systems, and real-time software 🔸 Deep understanding of distributed architectures & complex systems 🔸 Strong stakeholder management & communication skills More ❯

to creators around the world by launching Lureo, the world’s first no-code spatial storytelling platform. The Opportunity We are seeking a visionary Head of Engineering (Spatial Computing) to lead the technical strategy and execution of Lureo, our no-code spatial storytelling platform. This individual … will be responsible for architecting and developing cutting-edge technology that enables seamless, world-class immersive experiences. You will oversee the engineering team, drive innovation, and ensure that our platform remains at the forefront of spatial computing advancements. This role will be a healthy mix of hands … on development and strategic leadership. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute the engineering roadmap for our no-code spatial storytelling platform. Platform Development: Oversee the architecture, development, and optimization of the platform, ensuring performance, scalability, and ease of use. Innovation & R&D: Stay ahead of More ❯

Head of Product Engineering – Lead Innovation in Space Software! 🌍 📍 Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits Are you a strategic tech leader with a passion for cutting-edge software ? My client are looking for a Head of Product Engineering to drive the architecture, development … and delivery of mission-critical software solutions. Why Join Us? ✅ Shape the future of innovative space software solutions ✅ Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team ✅ Work with industry pioneers at the forefront of technology ✅ Enjoy flexible working, great benefits, and career growth What You’ll … Product, Sales, and Customer Support teams 🔹 Champion technical excellence and innovation in a commercially driven environment What You Bring 🔸 Proven leadership experience in product engineering teams 🔸 Expertise in C & Java , embedded systems, and real-time software 🔸 Deep understanding of distributed architectures & complex systems 🔸 Strong stakeholder management & communication skills More ❯

About the role QCIC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Head of Engineering to oversee and inspire our global team of Application Engineers. With direct responsibility across our regional offices, this leadership role will be key in driving technical excellence, standardisation, and innovation across the … business. This individual will serve as both a mentor and a technical authority, ensuring our engineering practices remain industry-leading and aligned with evolving security technology trends. This role is fully remote and can be based at our of our hubs around the world What you will do … Leadership & Team Management: Lead a global team of Application Engineers, structured by access control technologies (Honeywell, Genetec, CCURE, Lenel). Provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and support to regional engineering leads. Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistency in standards across regions. Technical Excellence & Standards: Define, document, and enforce More ❯