Head of Engineering

Harnham; United States; Remote; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Head of Engineering to drive the development of cutting-edge AI solutions. This role offers the chance to shape the engineering roadmap, lead a talented team, and implement best practices in a remote-first environment. You'll be at the forefront of technology, architecting scalable systems and fostering a culture of innovation. If you're passionate about AI and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a leadership or senior technical role in software or AI engineering.
• Strong experience in backend or full-stack development and modern API architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define technical direction and ship scalable systems for AI solutions.
• Lead the buildout of a high-performing, cross-functional engineering team.

Skills

Python

AI Engineering

Backend Development

API Architecture

DevOps

Team Leadership

Communication

Tools

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

LangChain

Job description

This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$230,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Head of Engineering

$230,000 – $250,000 base

Remote (US Only – East Coast Preferred)

The Company

We’re working with a global AI strategy and technology firm that’s helping industry leaders unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence. With a decade of experience delivering transformative AI solutions across sectors, this team blends deep technical expertise with a sharp focus on business outcomes.

Now, they’re looking for a Head of Engineering to help scale their impact and build the engineering capability from the ground up.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of engineering leadership at a company delivering sophisticated AI solutions to enterprise clients. You’ll define technical direction, ship scalable systems, and lead the buildout of a high-performing, cross-functional team — while staying hands-on and close to the tech.

• Architect and own the full technical stack — front-end, back-end, infrastructure
• Write and review scalable, production-level code across core AI platforms
• Set up deployment pipelines and environments (local, staging, prod) from scratch
• Deploy LLM-based workflows, including prompt engineering, embeddings, and vector search
• Establish engineering best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, and documentation
• Build and lead a high-impact team across AI, full-stack, and data engineering
• Implement lightweight, agile processes to drive speed and quality
• Collaborate across AI, product, and design to ship real-world enterprise AI products
• Shape the engineering roadmap and ensure technical excellence at every stage
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high trust

Your Experience

• Strong experience in software or AI engineering, with 2+ years in a leadership or senior technical role
• Expertise in backend or full-stack development and modern API architecture
• Strong Python skills, with hands-on experience building with LLMs (OpenAI, Hugging Face, etc.)
• Familiarity with vector search, RAG workflows, LangChain, or related tools is a plus
• Strong understanding of DevOps fundamentals — Docker, CI/CD, cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience in client delivery, consulting, or startup-like environments
• Strong communicator and natural team builder who thrives in a cross-functional, remote-first setup

Keywords: Head of Engineering, AI Strategy, LLM, RAG, LangChain, Python, Cloud, ML Infrastructure, Remote, AI Consulting, Backend, AI Deployment, Start-up, Leadership

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Engineering Services

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