Vice President of Engineering

Synthesized; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Vice President of Engineering to lead a talented team in revolutionizing software testing with AI. This pivotal role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, requiring a proven leader with extensive experience in managing engineering and data science teams. You will shape the future of the company's engineering culture, driving innovation and collaboration while ensuring the highest quality standards in software solutions. Join a dynamic and ambitious startup on its journey to transform data access and provisioning, where your contributions will make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Generous cash compensation and share options

Flexible work hours

Personal development budget

Competitive health and dental plan coverage

33 days paid leave per year

Snacks and drinks provided weekly

Company events and regular team socials

Working alongside great people in a friendly environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior engineering roles with leadership experience.
• Deep technical knowledge in machine learning and backend development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with business goals.
• Ensure high standards of quality, security, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Machine Learning

Backend Development

Strategic Thinking

Excellent Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Data Provisioning Solutions

Software Development Tools

Job description

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Chief Executive Officer & Founder | Synthesized: Enabling enterprises to automate QA and Testing with Agentic AI

About Us

Synthesized is transforming how the world tests software with AI.

Trusted by global leaders like Deutsche Bank, UBS, and the European Commission, our AI-powered platform enables teams to generate high-quality test data and test cases in seconds—slashing costs, accelerating delivery, and eliminating reliance on production data.

We're a VC-backed company supported by top investors. With strong traction across financial services, healthtech, and telecom, and a $90B+ market in sight, we're scaling fast in 2025 and beyond.

The Role

As the Vice President of Engineering at Synthesized, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of software testing infrastructure. You’ll lead a world-class team of engineers and researchers - ranging from machine learning and statistics experts from top UK universities to seasoned software engineers building enterprise-grade systems.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll be responsible for defining and executing our engineering strategy, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and scaling a high-performing team. This role is a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution: mentoring teams, enforcing high engineering standards, nurturing cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous innovation.

We’re looking for a proven leader with experience managing top-tier software engineering and data science teams, a deep understanding of data-intensive systems, and a strong passion for building elegant, scalable solutions. If you’re excited to bring a product vision to life and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we’d love to talk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead our growing team consisting of machine learning engineers, backend, and frontend engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• You will lead a team of over 20 talented individuals, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities, enabling them to excel in their roles and contribute effectively to the company's success.
• Advocate for and contribute to the company's engineering culture, promoting knowledge sharing, collaboration, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers to define and prioritize the product roadmap, ensuring that our solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers.
• Partner with product and senior management to develop product and company strategies and break them down into engineering initiatives and objectives.
• Develop and execute a robust technology strategy that leverages machine learning, backend development, and frontend design to create best-in-class data provisioning solutions.
• Serve as the technical lead, providing direction, effective delegation, tradeoff management, and strategic decision-making to steer the team towards success.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product, to ensure that engineering efforts align with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent. Create a nurturing environment for skill development and career growth within the engineering organization.
• Ensure that our software solutions meet the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance, particularly in handling sensitive data.
• Develop and manage budgets for engineering operations, including staffing, equipment, and software. Ensure that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently, with consideration for the well-being of team members.
• Stay informed about industry trends and developments, and continuously evaluate emerging technologies and approaches to ensure the engineering team remains competitive and adaptable.

Experience:

• 10 + years proven experience in both senior engineering and engineering leadership roles, preferably within a Series A or high-growth startup environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• The ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into actionable engineering plans.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Deep technical knowledge and expertise in machine learning, backend development with the ability to make informed decisions and guide the team effectively.

About Us

High-quality data access and provisioning shouldn't be daunting and time-consuming. Synthesized automates this process — we solve the problem of replacing sensitive production data from non-production environments with right-sized, production-like data. Since 2018 we have pioneered the generation of production-like data for machine learning and application development across all structured data formats within one platform.

Our products are used by some of the world's leading organisations, such as Deutsche Bank, UBS, the European Commission, and others. We continue to be a part of various roundtables on AI regulations and ethics in the UK and Europe. Most recently, Synthesized contributed to the AI Roundtable with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology who hosted senior AI leaders at Downing Street.

We’re an ambitious VC-backed startup, with leading global investors including IQ Capital, Seedcamp, and Deutsche Bank. We have ambitious growth plans for 2024, and would love you to join us on the journey.

• Wonderful office in central London, hybrid 3-days
• Generous cash compensation and share options
• Flexible work hours
• Personal development budget (coaching, courses, events)
• Competitive health and dental plan coverage
• 33 days paid leave per year including flexible national holidays
• Snacks and drinks provided weekly
• Working alongside great people in a friendly and respectful environment
• Company events, regular team socials, and international trips

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace at Synthesized. Synthesized is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development