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London, United KingdomNot Disclosed + Equity

VP of Engineering at fast-scaling AI startup

Are you a visionary engineering leader passionate about AI and building high-performing teams? A fast-scaling AI startup is seeking a hands-on VP of Engineering to drive the technical vision and development of its innovative platform. This is a unique opportunity to shape the engineering culture, contribute significant code, and earn substantial equity in a company redefining a major industry.

Overview

Role overview

Lead the technical development of an AI-powered platform, managing engineers, and shaping the future of a fast-scaling AI startup. This hands-on role involves writing and reviewing code, defining architecture, and collaborating with product teams to deliver high-impact features. Drive innovation in automation, AI integration, and scalability, ensuring product reliability and performance.

Company

About the company

Fast-scaling AI startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Lead technical development of AI-powered solutions.
  • Write, review, and optimize code — staying close to the engineering process.
  • Manage a team of software engineers.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • A First-Class or strong academic degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years in software engineering, ideally in AI, SaaS, or automation.
  • Previous experience in a lead or management role within a startup or tech-driven company.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Be part of a mission-driven AI startup redefining a key industry.
  • Significant equity offering to share in the success you help create.
  • Opportunity to shape the engineering culture and tech vision from the ground up.

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