Head of Engineering - AI-Driven Growth, 4-Day Week, SF

Staffing Science; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

High-growth environment

Strong funding

Opportunity for leadership

Job summary

A fast-growing Series A startup in San Francisco seeks a highly technical Director / Head of Engineering. The successful candidate will lead a small but expanding team, drive the architecture across multiple domains including AI systems, and continuously improve engineering practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction in an environment focused on Generative AI and transformative software. The position features a 4-day work week at the San Francisco office.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years leading engineering teams in startup environments.
• Proven ability to manage full-stack development.
• Hands-on leader who codes and guides architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture across backend, frontend, infrastructure, and AI systems.
• Define and deliver scalable, secure foundations for growth.
• Make critical technical decisions with clarity.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Full-stack development

React / Python

AI-driven product delivery

Strong partnership mindset

Job description

A fast-growing Series A startup in San Francisco seeks a highly technical Director / Head of Engineering. The successful candidate will lead a small but expanding team, drive the architecture across multiple domains including AI systems, and continuously improve engineering practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction in an environment focused on Generative AI and transformative software. The position features a 4-day work week at the San Francisco office.