Head of Engineering (£100k + Equity) at Seed-stage AI product startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A seed-stage AI product startup seeks a Head of Engineering to build and lead a small team focused on delivering innovative AI-driven products. This pivotal role is suitable for a senior engineer ready for a leadership opportunity, offering a competitive salary of £100k plus equity. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in early-stage startups and be motivated by equity. Strong UK Right to Work required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on building experience in early-stage startups.
• Strong senior individual contributor ready for leadership.
• Equity-motivated with UK Right to Work.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a small engineering team.
• Collaborate closely with product to deliver AI-driven products.
• Shape the technical direction and culture of urgency.

Skills

Hands-on building experience

Leadership in engineering

Collaboration with product teams

Job description

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Head of Engineering

Salary: £100k + Equity

Company Description: Seed-stage AI product startup

Job Description: Lead and build a small engineering team to rapidly ship innovative AI products. You will shape our AI-driven product, foster a culture of urgency and creativity, and deliver groundbreaking solutions. This role is for a proactive, adaptable engineer ready to make a significant impact on our product's trajectory.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Take your first significant leadership step as Head of Engineering in an AI startup.
• Join a well-funded, seed-stage company backed by top-tier VCs with a strong commercial strategy.
• High impact opportunity to build and lead a product-focused team from the ground up.

What you will do:

• Build and lead a small, high-performing engineering team (3-10 people).
• Collaborate closely with product to rapidly deliver innovative AI-driven products.
• Shape the technical direction and foster a culture of urgency, creativity, and reliability.

The ideal candidate:

• 3-5 years of hands‑on building experience in early-stage startups (seed/Series A).
• A strong senior IC ready for their first Head of Engineering leadership opportunity.
• Equity-motivated with existing UK Right to Work and commitment to regular London office presence.

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