Head of Engineering - Build & Lead AI at an Early-Stage Startup

Job Openings Head of Engineering - Build & Lead AI at an Early-Stage Startup About the job Head of Engineering - Build & Lead AI at an Early-Stage Startup

Company:

Stealth AI Startup (Backed by Top US Accelerator) Location:

Remote-Friendly (CET or PST timezone overlap preferred) Salary:

Competitive + Equity + Clear CTO Growth Path About the Company: One of our clients is a fast-growing AI startup providing instant, actionable win-loss insights to top-tier sales teams. Their platform reveals exactly

why companies win or lose deals , empowering strategic decision-making in real time across the revenue organization. They were selected for the

Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator 2024

and recently raised a

$1.2M pre-seed round

backed by

Unusual Ventures ,

Boom Capital , and other leading investors. With strong traction in the US and a globally distributed team, theyre now building out their core engineering function to scale their product and AI systems. The founding team is looking for a

hands-on Head of Engineering

to blend technical leadership with active coding. This role offers a clear trajectory toward CTO, giving you the opportunity to directly shape the product, team, and engineering culture. Youll work closely with a globally distributed founding team and collaborate across product and go-to-market functions. Role Overview: As Head of Engineering, youll lead the development of a robust, AI-powered platform.



Youll be responsible for building and mentoring a world-class engineering team, owning the technical roadmap, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of all systems. Key Responsibilities: Build & Lead the Engineering Team

Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team (backend, frontend, AI/ML, testing). Hands-On Development & Technical Leadership

Actively write code, architect solutions, and lead by example. Own Product Delivery & Technical Roadmap

Translate product requirements (PRDs) into actionable sprints. Ensure AI Scalability & Reliability

Build production-ready LLM systems, vector search, and MLOps pipelines. Strategic Collaboration

Align closely with founders and stakeholders to build solutions that drive customer impact. Who Were Looking For: A proactive, entrepreneurial engineering leader with strong technical fundamentals and the drive to step into a CTO role. Must-Have: Proven experience leading AI/ML engineering teams Strong coding background in Python (plus TensorFlow or PyTorch) Comfortable working in startup environments fast-paced, iterative, and ownership-driven What They Offer: Real Ownership & Equity

Significant equity as a founding engineering leader Clear Path to CTO

Build the technical foundation, team, and systems from the ground up General Collaboration

Work with experienced founders across time zones High Autonomy

Lead decisions that shape the future of the product and company Competitive Package

Strong base salary + equity and performance incentives

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📌 Head of Engineering - Build & Lead AI at an Early-Stage Startup (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid