VP of Engineering | AI-Powered SaaS Platform

Experis UK; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity

Potential flexibility in work location

Pathway to CTO-level responsibility

Job summary

A fast-growing AI startup in the UK is looking for a hands-on VP of Engineering to lead their engineering team through scalable growth. This role requires strong leadership, technical skills in Python, and experience delivering SaaS products. The position offers a £100,000 salary plus equity, with a potential pathway toward CTO responsibilities in a dynamic company environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in a technology environment.
• Strong foundation in Python and cloud platforms.
• Proven track record in delivering scalable SaaS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the engineering organisation.
• Contribute to architecture and code reviews.
• Own the design, development, and delivery of SaaS products.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

Hands-on technical skills (Python, cloud platforms)

Problem-solving mindset

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Experience in a product-led environment

Ambition for CTO role

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

VP of Engineering | AI-Powered SaaS Platform

A fast-growing AI startup is redefining how complex, service-driven industries operate. They’re now searching for a hands‑on, technically exceptional VP of Engineering to lead their engineering organisation through its next phase of scale.

This role is ideal for someone currently operating as a Senior Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering who is ready to step into full VP‑level ownership — staying close to the code while building world‑class teams and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and scale the engineering organisation while remaining deep in the technical details.
• Stay hands‑on: contribute to architecture, code reviews, and high‑impact engineering decisions.
• Own the end‑to‑end design, development, and delivery of AI‑powered SaaS products.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high‑performing engineering team across backend, AI, and platform.
• Define and drive the technical architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance.
• Partner closely with Product and Design to ship user‑focused, high‑impact features.
• Introduce best practices across automation, AI integration, CI/CD, and system reliability.
• Contribute to strategic planning, helping shape the long‑term tech roadmap and company vision.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience leading engineering teams in a product‑led technology environment.
• Background as a Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering transitioning up to VP — with real ownership of people, platforms, and delivery.
• Excellent hands‑on technical foundation: Python, distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern architectural patterns.
• Proven track record delivering scalable SaaS or AI‑enabled platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to set engineering standards and processes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Startup or scale‑up experience and a genuine enthusiasm for building high‑quality products.
• Ambition to grow into a future CTO and take a central role in company growth.

Details

• £100,000 base salary + meaningful equity
• Onsite in London — 5 days per week (Potential Flexibility)
• Pathway toward CTO‑level responsibility
• High‑impact role inside a venture‑backed AI company

📩 Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.