Head of Software Engineering

Head of Engineering Location: Central London 4 days a week Salary: £140k–£180k Equity Function: Engineering Leadership | People | Process | Product Alignment A high-growth AI company is entering its next chapter and we’re looking for a Head of Engineering who knows how to build more than just systems. This is about laying the foundations for growth, not just in code, but in culture, structure, and people. Right now, the team is led by brilliant technical minds but they need a servant leader to steer the ship. Someone who knows what good looks like when it comes to process, progression, and engineering excellence. Someone who can inspire and empower, not micromanage. Someone who knows how to reduce burnout by building healthy, sustainable teams with shared purpose. Your impact: Introduce progression frameworks and clear career paths Align engineering with product and leadership teams to create a shared north star Bring energy and motivation back into the dev squads Build the right processes to support delivery at scale without killing creativity Champion servant leadership, mentorship, and team health Help us go from great to world-class You’ll inherit a strong engineering foundation, with people who care deeply about the mission and now, they’re ready for someone who brings a steady hand, big vision, and experience building fast-scaling teams the right way. What you bring: You’ve led engineering teams of 30 and helped shape structure through scale You’re a people-first leader, not a top-down manager You’ve aligned engineering with product and ops in a high-growth environment You know how to get buy-in, build trust, and energise people We’re looking for foundational impact, not just another hire Apply to this advert to arrange a call.

Location: Eastern England, GB

Posted Date: 5/12/2025