Head of Engineering

Role

We are looking for a Head of Engineering who can drive engineering execution, structure engineering workstreams, and help build a high-performing engineering team.

This 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 role involves helping manage engineering workstreams, supporting technical decisions, and leading engineering hiring across the globe.

What You’ll Do

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 organisational bottlenecks

What You’ll Need

• Strong technical background in software engineering and system architecture

• 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