Head of Product

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Head of Product Engineering to lead their architecture and engineering teams. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape technical strategies, mentor a talented team, and drive innovation in a dynamic environment. You'll oversee the development and deployment of cutting-edge products, establish best practices in software development, and collaborate with various departments to align development with business needs. If you are passionate about leading high-performance teams and have a strong background in software engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering with expertise in modern programming languages.
• Experience leading a product engineering team in a commercial software environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical architecture, development, and deployment of key products.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering innovation.

Skills

Software Engineering

Embedded Systems

Real-time Software

Distributed Architectures

Agile Software Development

Communication Skills

Job description

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Location: Edinburgh | Job Type: Permanent | Industry: Digital Workspace | Job reference: BBBH400092_1741876114 | Posted: about 1 hour ago

Head of Product Engineering

Location: Edinburgh

A fast-growing technology company is looking for a Head of Product Engineering to lead the architecture and engineering teams delivering a pioneering product. This is a high-impact leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape technical strategy, mentor a skilled team, and drive innovation in a high-impact environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee the technical architecture, development, and deployment of a key product, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Establish and promote best practices in software development, DevOps, and quality assurance.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering innovation and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, and Customer Support to align development with business and customer needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in software engineering with expertise in at least one modern programming language.
• Skills or knowledge in embedded systems, real-time software, and distributed architectures.
• Experience designing and delivering large-scale, high-performance systems with a focus on systems integration.
• Proven leadership in agile software development, with the ability to manage and inspire a cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical ideas into clear, actionable strategies.
• Experience leading a product engineering team in a commercial software environment.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role in a rapidly growing, cutting-edge industry.