VP Engineering

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VP Engineering defining technology strategy and leading a high-caliber engineering team in an AI startup. Partnering with the CEO to shape product direction and scaling operations from startup to global relevance.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defining and executing a scalable, defensible technology strategy
Building a world-class engineering organization and platform
Partnering with the CEO on product direction, investor communication, and long-term vision
Ensuring H Company successfully bridges frontier AI research and enterprise-grade deployment
Architect and scale H’s AI platform (agents, orchestration, model integration, infra)
Make critical build vs. buy decisions across the stack
Ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale
Establish durable technical moats in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
Translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into repeatable, enterprise-ready products
Standardize systems that are currently bespoke or forward-deployed
Balance speed of iteration with platform robustness and maintainability
Build and lead a high-caliber engineering organization
Scale from a startup structure to multi-layered, high-output teams
Implement processes that enable speed without sacrificing quality
Act as a key counterpart to the CEO in board and investor discussions
Clearly articulate H Company’s technology and product roadmap
Provide credibility and depth in technical due diligence and fundraising contexts
Operate at the intersection of Research, Product, and Go-to-Market
Align engineering execution with customer outcomes and revenue growth
Help define the company’s long-term product and platform positioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as CTO / VP Engineering (or equivalent) in a high-growth, venture-backed environment
Proven ability to scale teams and systems through rapid growth phases
Deep expertise in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, or developer platforms
Ability to engage with frontier research while driving production excellence
Strong product intuition and ability to shape platform strategy
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving technical landscapes
Experience engaging with investors, boards, and senior stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex technical topics with clarity and authority.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join the exciting journey of shaping the future of AI, and be part of the early days of one of the hottest AI startups.
Collaborate with a fun, dynamic, and multicultural team, working alongside world-class AI talent in a highly collaborative environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI platform architecturedistributed systemsAI/ML infrastructuredeveloper platformsscalable technology strategyperformance optimizationreliability engineeringcost efficiencyproduct developmenttechnical due diligence

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingproduct intuitionadaptabilitystakeholder engagementclarity in communicationteam scalingdecision makingcross-functional collaboration