Job Description

Head of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Required, Work From Home

We are looking for a Head of Engineering who can drive engineering execution, structure engineering workstreams, and help build a high-performing engineering team. The Head of Engineering role focuses on turning product and technical direction into reliable delivery and ensures the team ships effectively and consistently. A strong technical foundation in system architecture is a must. The Head of Engineering role involves helping manage engineering workstreams, supporting technical decisions, and leading engineering hiring across the globe. This position is 100% Remote.

Head of Engineering Responsibilities:

Engineering Execution:

• Help structure engineering workstreams and ensure projects move forward efficiently.
• Identify risks, unblock engineers, and maintain steady development velocity.
• Ensure high engineering standards while keeping teams focused on shipping.
• Translate product direction and technical strategy into clear engineering execution.

Technical Guidance:

• Contribute to key architecture discussions and technical decisions.
• Support engineers in evaluating system design choices and implementation trade-offs.
• Ensure systems are implemented in a scalable and maintainable way.

Team Building and Recruiting:

• Build and scale a strong engineering team across China, US and Europe.
• Recruit high-quality engineers and help maintain a strong hiring bar.
• Establish structured hiring processes and interview standards.

Cross-Team Coordination:

• Work closely with product, research, and leadership teams.
• Ensure alignment across different engineering efforts and locations.
• Help resolve technical and organizational bottlenecks.

Qualifications

Head of Engineering Qualifications:

• Strong technical background in software engineering and system architecture.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) experience required.
• Experience managing or leading engineering teams.
• Ability to structure engineering work and maintain development velocity.
• Strong judgment in technical decision-making.
• Comfortable operating in early-stage environments.
• Clear communication and ability to work across teams.

Benefits include medical insurance, Dental, Vision, Savings Plan Options, PTO, etc.

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