
Head of Engineering, Innovation Lab
Archer
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $219,000 - $300,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead a high-performing team of engineers focused on delivering transformative solutions leveraging AI/ML
- Define and drive the innovation engineering roadmap
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers
- Architect and build AI-powered solutions including autonomous agents and intelligent workflows
- Operate as a player/coach, contributing production-quality code
- Champion a rapid prototyping and MVP-driven development approach
- Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to deliver solutions
- Stay at the forefront of AI/ML advancements
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- At least 4 years in a technical leadership or management role
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Deep hands-on expertise in ML/AI, including applied machine learning, LLMs, and agentic AI systems
- Proven track record of rapid prototyping and MVP delivery
- Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, TypeScript)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire engineering teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity employer
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
AIMLapplied machine learningLLMsagentic AI systemsPythonTypeScriptrapid prototypingMVP deliverysoftware engineering
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringteam growthcommunicationinspirationcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvinginnovationcoaching
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree