Head of Engineering

Argon; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Germany is seeking an experienced executive to set the vision and lead a high-performing team focused on AI-powered solutions. You will align engineering and business goals, drive product strategies, and mentor a diverse team of engineers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a passion for innovation in AI. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in setting product vision and driving technical strategy.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Define the product & technical vision for AI-powered solutions.
• Drive best practices in architecture and DevOps.
• Attract and onboard top engineering talent.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Engineering Excellence

Cloud Technologies

AI Research Implementation

Tools

React

TypeScript

NodeJS

PostgreSQL

Python

Kubernetes

AWS (EKS, ECS)

Jobbeschreibung

You will work at the founding executive level to set the vision, drive the roadmap, hire and manage a team of engineers and PMs, implement product development cycles, and build an elite engineering culture.

Define the product & technical vision for our AI-powered Workspace

• Continuously scan emerging AI research to implement cutting-edge techniques (retrieval, LLMs, agentic AI, RAG systems, multi-step agents, vector DBs, etc.) and help align team and resources towards prioritization and execution.

• Be the cross-functional glue—aligning engineering, product, and business goals to meet both short-term traction and long-term vision.

• Lead execution and set a culture of engineering excellence. Write and review code across our stack (React, TypeScript, NodeJS, PostgreSQL, Python). Push on building rapid prototypes to iterate quickly based on user feedback, and ensure top-notch performance and scalability for when product bets prove out over time.

• Drive best practices in architecture, testing, and DevOps—be the gold standard for code quality and engineering excellence and help raise the team to your level.

• Own our cloud native infra - spanning across Kubernetes/EKS, ECS, SQS, VPC networking, Tailscale, and more.

Recruit & Lead a High-Performing Team

• Attract and onboard A+ engineering talent who match our hunger and ambition.

• Mentor existing engineers, instilling a culture of accountability, curiosity, and constant improvement.

• Foster a tight-knit environment of direct feedback, collaboration, and healthy debate—where everyone pulls together.

Represent Argon

• Engage with customers, partners, and investors, confidently articulating our technical edge and product strategy.

• Evangelize our mission and AI approach at conferences, webinars, and industry events.

• Collaborate with the leadership team on strategic initiatives, from pricing models to go-to-market strategies.