VP of Engineering (Equity) at Fast-growing AI SaaS platform

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI SaaS platform in London is looking for a VP of Engineering to lead the technical vision and execute scalable solutions. You will manage a talented engineering team, define architectural practices, and foster a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software engineering within AI or SaaS environments. A significant equity offering is part of the package.

Benefits

Significant equity offering

Opportunity to shape engineering culture

Backed by significant investment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven software engineering experience, ideally within AI, SaaS, or automation platforms.
• Previous experience in a lead or management role within a startup or scaling tech company.
• Strong technical background in AI/ML integration, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and architecture of AI-powered solutions, staying close to the code.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software developers across backend, frontend, and DevOps.
• Collaborate with product and design to deliver high-impact features, ensuring reliability and performance.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Leadership and team management

AI/ML integration

Knowledge of Node.js

Experience with cloud infrastructure

Job description

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VP of Engineering

Company Description

Fast-growing AI SaaS platform

Job Description

Lead the technical vision and execution for an AI-driven platform transforming a traditional industry. This hands-on role involves managing a talented engineering team, defining architectural best practices, and driving the development of scalable, high-impact features. Shape the future of a rapidly scaling startup, ensuring product reliability and fostering a culture of innovation.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Define the engineering culture and technology roadmap from the ground up in a high-growth environment.
• Join a mission-driven AI startup backed by significant investment, redefining workflows in a large market.
• Significant equity offering allows you to share directly in the success you help create.

What you will do

• Lead technical development and architecture of AI-powered solutions, staying close to the code.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software developers across backend, frontend, and DevOps.
• Collaborate with product and design to deliver high-impact features, ensuring reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate

• 5+ years of proven software engineering experience, ideally within AI, SaaS, or automation platforms.
• Previous experience in a lead or management role within a startup or scaling tech company.
• Strong technical background in AI/ML integration, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure.

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