VP of Engineering | AI-Powered SaaS Platform
A fast-growing AI startup is redefining how complex, service-driven industries operate. They’re now searching for a hands‑on, technically exceptional VP of Engineering to lead their engineering organisation through its next phase of scale.
This role is ideal for someone currently operating as a Senior Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering who is ready to step into full VP‑level ownership — staying close to the code while building world‑class teams and systems.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and scale the engineering organisation while remaining deep in the technical details.
- Stay hands‑on: contribute to architecture, code reviews, and high‑impact engineering decisions.
- Own the end‑to‑end design, development, and delivery of AI‑powered SaaS products.
- Build, mentor, and grow a high‑performing engineering team across backend, AI, and platform.
- Define and drive the technical architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance.
- Partner closely with Product and Design to ship user‑focused, high‑impact features.
- Introduce best practices across automation, AI integration, CI/CD, and system reliability.
- Contribute to strategic planning, helping shape the long‑term tech roadmap and company vision.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience leading engineering teams in a product‑led technology environment.
- Background as a Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering transitioning up to VP — with real ownership of people, platforms, and delivery.
- Excellent hands‑on technical foundation: Python, distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern architectural patterns.
- Proven track record delivering scalable SaaS or AI‑enabled platforms.
- Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to set engineering standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Startup or scale‑up experience and a genuine enthusiasm for building high‑quality products.
- Ambition to grow into a future CTO and take a central role in company growth.
Details
- £100,000 base salary + meaningful equity
- Onsite in London — 5 days per week (Potential Flexibility)
- Pathway toward CTO‑level responsibility
- High‑impact role inside a venture‑backed AI company
Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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A fast-growing AI startup is redefining how complex, service-driven industries operate. They’re now searching for a hands‑on, technically exceptional VP of Engineering to lead their engineering organisation through its next phase of scale.
This role is ideal for someone currently operating as a Senior Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering who is ready to step into full VP‑level ownership — staying close to the code while building world‑class teams and systems.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and scale the engineering organisation while remaining deep in the technical details.
- Stay hands‑on: contribute to architecture, code reviews, and high‑impact engineering decisions.
- Own the end‑to‑end design, development, and delivery of AI‑powered SaaS products.
- Build, mentor, and grow a high‑performing engineering team across backend, AI, and platform.
- Define and drive the technical architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance.
- Partner closely with Product and Design to ship user‑focused, high‑impact features.
- Introduce best practices across automation, AI integration, CI/CD, and system reliability.
- Contribute to strategic planning, helping shape the long‑term tech roadmap and company vision.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience leading engineering teams in a product‑led technology environment.
- Background as a Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering transitioning up to VP — with real ownership of people, platforms, and delivery.
- Excellent hands‑on technical foundation: Python, distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern architectural patterns.
- Proven track record delivering scalable SaaS or AI‑enabled platforms.
- Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to set engineering standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Startup or scale‑up experience and a genuine enthusiasm for building high‑quality products.
- Ambition to grow into a future CTO and take a central role in company growth.
Details
- £100,000 base salary + meaningful equity
- Onsite in London — 5 days per week (Potential Flexibility)
- Pathway toward CTO‑level responsibility
- High‑impact role inside a venture‑backed AI company
Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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