As the Head of Product Engineering, you will lead the technical evolution of a scaling platform, reporting directly to the CTO. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, mentoring a talented team while driving architectural excellence. This is a pivotal role focused on scaling engineering culture and delivering impactful, user-centric products.
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Head of Product Engineering at well-funded high-growth B2B SaaS
Are you a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and code? We are looking for a Head of Product Engineering to scale a high-performance team at a well-funded London startup. You will report directly to the CTO, shaping the architectural future of a platform disrupting a legacy industry while mentoring a world-class engineering culture. If you have a passion for TypeScript, Python, and building scalable cloud systems in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a definitive impact on a growing company's trajectory.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
About the company
Well-funded high-growth B2B SaaS
What you'll do
What you will do
- Shape the long-term technical strategy and architecture while maintaining a "player-coach" approach to lead by example.
- Foster a high-performance delivery culture by implementing robust engineering standards, mentoring leads, and driving rapid iteration.
- Partner with cross-functional leadership to align engineering output with business objectives and lead strategic hiring efforts to scale the team.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience leading engineering teams within a scaling startup environment, demonstrating both technical depth and strategic leadership.
- Expert-level proficiency across a modern full-stack environment, specifically with TypeScript, Python, and cloud infrastructure management.
- Strong architectural mindset with experience managing complex data environments and automating infrastructure via Terraform and AWS.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead a high-performing engineering department during a critical phase of organizational scaling and technological transformation.
- Join a well-funded venture backed by top-tier VCs with a clear mission to disrupt a traditional industry through automation.
- Influence every aspect of the product lifecycle, from high-level technical strategy to the hands-on implementation of core features.
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