Head of Engineering

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Mentorship
Roadmaps
IaaS
Management
Data Flow
Performance Engineering
Collaboration
Innovation
Accountability
Software Engineering
Leadership
Startups
Python
Cloud Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Communication
Electronic Commerce
Retail
Fundraising
Computer Science

Job Details

Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow the engineering team while remaining actively involved in coding and architecture
Drive the technical roadmap and ensure alignment with product and company strategy
Architect and build scalable systems across backend, frontend, cloud infrastructure, and AI and ML pipelines
Oversee the design and delivery of robust integration solutions that connect our platform with diverse e-commerce ecosystems
Ensure reliable mission-critical data flows through error handling, monitoring, and synchronization mechanisms
Establish technical standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices that accelerate development and integration
Collaborate closely with product, customer success, and external retail partners to ensure seamless implementation and measurable business outcomes
Foster a high-performance engineering culture built on collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Act as a strategic partner to the founders, with a clear path toward stepping into the CTO role

Qualifications
Ten or more years of professional software engineering experience, 5 years of leadership experience, with strong full-stack expertise
Proven leadership experience in AI and ML-focused startups with successful outcomes
Hands-on proficiency in Python as a core requirement
Cloud deployment experience
Strong experience developing and deploying AI and ML models into production environments
Track record of leading and scaling engineering teams while staying actively involved in development
Excellent communication skills with the ability to align technical priorities with business needs

Preferred Qualifications
Background in e-commerce or retail technology is preferred, with fashion experience considered a significant plus
Experience architecting integration frameworks and reusable SDKs for third-party developers
Assisted in fundraising efforts and participated in boardroom-level discussions
Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
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