As a founding-level leader, you will architect and build a next-generation real-time communication platform. Moving fluidly between AI, backend, and frontend, you’ll balance hands-on execution with long-term technical strategy. This role is ideal for a first-principles thinker who enjoys turning complex architectural challenges into simple, durable systems for global communication.
Head of Engineering at well-funded Voice AI startup
Looking for a high-impact leadership role in London? This well-funded Voice AI startup is seeking a Head of Engineering to build the future of real-time communication from first principles. As a founding-level leader, you’ll balance hands-on full-stack execution with long-term architectural strategy, moving fluidly between AI, backend, and frontend development. We value simplicity, durability, and first-principles thinking over bureaucratic process. If you have experience with real-time audio systems or developer-facing APIs and want to join a team that prioritizes focus time and meaningful ownership, this is the perfect opportunity to shape a platform from its earliest stages.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Well-funded Voice AI startup
What you will do
- Lead the engineering effort across the full stack, transitioning from solo execution to scaling a high-performance team.
- Design and implement modular, durable architectures capable of handling real-time data processing at scale.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to translate product vision into a robust technical roadmap and execution plan.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven track record of shipping impactful products within fast-paced, high-growth engineering environments.
- Deep technical versatility across backend and frontend, with specific interest or experience in audio processing or API platforms.
- A first-principles problem solver who thrives in ambiguous environments and values clean, maintainable system design over quick patches.
Why this role is remarkable
- Join as a founding-level leader shaping the technical foundation of a platform aimed at breaking down global communication barriers.
- Backed by top-tier VCs, this startup is tackling high-complexity challenges in real-time audio and low-latency systems.
- Enjoy high autonomy and a culture that prioritizes focus time, first-principles thinking, and rapid deployment without bureaucratic overhead.
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