Hands-On VP of Engineering - AI Platform & Scale

LinuxRecruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LinuxRecruit is building an AI-focused platform in London and seeks a hands-on VP of Engineering to shape the technical direction while influencing business strategy. In the early days, you’ll code alongside defining the engineering roadmap, hiring decisions, and setting the foundation for scalable systems.

You’ll balance technical excellence with executive communication, partnering with founders to turn ambitious AI concepts into a reliable, growing product.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading engineering teams in fast-paced environments.
• Experience shipping software products at scale.
• Strong communication with founders and executives to shape product strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical vision for the company.
• Build and lead the engineering organization as it scales.
• Contribute code when needed while guiding architectural decisions.

Skills

Tech leadership

Code ability

System architecture

Hiring and mentoring

Job description

LinuxRecruit is building an AI-focused platform in London and seeks a hands-on VP of Engineering to shape the technical direction while influencing business strategy. In the early days, you’ll code alongside defining the engineering roadmap, hiring decisions, and setting the foundation for scalable systems.

You’ll balance technical excellence with executive communication, partnering with founders to turn ambitious AI concepts into a reliable, growing product.