Remote AI-First Engineering Leader

Jack and Jill AI; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge fintech startup seeks a Head of Engineering to lead the development of an AI-driven mortgage origination platform. This role requires establishing technical architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with SOC 2 standards. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in startup environments and exceptional hands-on coding skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence product strategy and build a high-performing engineering culture in a well-funded setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading engineering at an early-stage or high-growth startup.
• Deep expertise in data modeling, security/compliance (SOC 2), and productionizing AI workloads.
• Exceptional hands-on coding skills and the ability to mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement core services and fintech integrations.
• Scale production AI systems including LLM frameworks and retrieval mechanisms.
• Build technical foundations for SOC 2 compliance and security operations.

Skills

Leading engineering teams

Data modeling

Security/compliance (SOC 2)

Hands-on coding

Job description

A cutting-edge fintech startup seeks a Head of Engineering to lead the development of an AI-driven mortgage origination platform. This role requires establishing technical architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with SOC 2 standards. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in startup environments and exceptional hands-on coding skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence product strategy and build a high-performing engineering culture in a well-funded setting.