Head of Engineering (AI)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI startup is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead their technical team in London. This role involves setting the technical direction and scaling the engineering function while collaborating with product and data teams. With a focus on cloud infrastructure and machine learning, you will play a pivotal role in transforming real estate investment through data-driven insights. If you are passionate about shaping the future of technology and have a proven track record in high-growth environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS.
• Proficient in Python with exposure to machine learning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the technical team in a fast-growing AI startup.
• Set the technical direction and manage the engineering function.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure

Python

Machine Learning

Team Scaling

Job description

Job Description

Head of Engineering – AI | London (Hybrid)

We’re hiring a Head of Engineering to lead and scale the technical team at a fast-growing AI startup that’s transforming real estate investment. Their cloud- SaaS platform blends street-level data, financial modelling, and machine learning to provide investors with smarter, data-driven insights.

With a fresh funding round about to be announced, the team (currently 20) is gearing up for an ambitious growth phase and major product expansion.

As Head of Engineering, you’ll set the technical direction, manage and grow the engineering function, and work closely with product and data teams to deliver high-impact features. You’ll also stay hands-on where needed to support architecture decisions and ensure scalability.

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure (ideally AWS)
• Proficient in Python
• Exposure to ML-driven systems
• Track record of scaling teams and systems in high-growth environments

If you're keen to shape the future of a platform that blends AI, data, and real-world impact - let's talk.