Head of Engineering – Protect

RWS Group

Head of Engineering leading product development in AI-integrated IP solutions for RWS. Modernising technology estate and building teams for future innovations.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software product engineering teams through significant change, with a strong focus on agile product development and AI-native engineering practices. Proficient in modern cloud-native architecture, particularly on AWS, while effectively connecting engineering efforts to product and commercial outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Agile Product DevelopmentAI Development ToolingCloud-Native ArchitectureTeam LeadershipChange Management

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Soft Skills

Strong Hiring InstinctsComfort With AmbiguityAbility To Work At Pace

Tools & Technologies

AWS

Industry Keywords

Engineering TeamsProduct DevelopmentLegacy DeclineDecommissioningAI-Native Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and grow new engineering teams
Deliver new products and services
Drive legacy decline and decommissioning
Champion AI-native engineering practice
Connect engineering to product and commercial outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A track record of leading software product engineering organisations through significant change
Deep, genuine experience of agile product development done well
Strong, demonstrable interest in applied AI development tooling
Experience with modern cloud-native architecture, ideally on AWS
Strong hiring instincts
Comfort with ambiguity and pace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development