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Head of Engineering, London - Hybrid

AutogenAI
Location
London
Posted
2 days ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years in software engineering
  • 4+ years in senior engineering leadership roles
  • Experience managing other engineering leaders (Tech Leads/EMs)
  • Experience leading engineering teams across multiple countries or time zones
  • Strong technical grounding, ideally with TypeScript-based stacks (React, NestJS, Express) and/or Python
  • Demonstrated experience building engineering operations in a scaling SaaS environment
What the job really is

As the Head of Engineering at AutogenAI, you will lead the technical strategy and operational health of a global engineering team, managing 2-3 Tech Leads and a wider team of around 15 developers. Your role involves evolving engineering practices, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a strong engineering culture while collaborating with senior leadership across product and design. You will also represent engineering in client-facing sessions and drive continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: c.£150,000 - £180,000 depending on specific experience and qualifications
  • Stock Options: Meaningful equity in the company
  • Retirement Plan: Pension scheme
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation
  • Flexible Work Options: Remote working arrangements
  • Private Healthcare: Bupa Medical and Dental cover
Things to weigh
  • High-impact role with significant responsibility
  • Focus on leadership and strategy may limit hands-on technical work
  • Global team management may involve challenges with time zone coordination
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