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Director of Engineering - AI Platform
Location: Remote (UK Based) - Potential for London Office Presence in Future
About the Role:
Lead the engineering vision and execution for a pioneering AI platform at the forefront of technological innovation. Our client is building a groundbreaking AI platform, and they seek a strategic and hands-on Director of Engineering to guide the technical direction and drive the delivery of this critical project. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI technology and build a world-class engineering team from the ground up.
As Director of Engineering, you will be instrumental in defining the architecture, technology stack, and development processes for the platform. You will lead a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who is passionate about AI and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the engineering strategy and roadmap for the AI platform, aligning with the company's overall vision.
* Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
* Architectural Vision: Drive the architectural design and technology selection for the platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
* Technical Execution: Oversee the development and delivery of robust and scalable backend systems, APIs, and data processing solutions.
* Process Improvement: Establish and optimize engineering processes, including agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and code quality standards.
* Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate closely with product management, data science, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
* Technical Problem Solving: Provide technical leadership and guidance in resolving complex technical challenges.
* Talent Acquisition: Attract, recruit, and retain top engineering talent.
* Cloud Infrastructure Management: Oversee the management of cloud infrastructure (ideally GCP), ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
* Greenfield Project Leadership: Be a key decision maker in the greenfield project, and help set the technological direction from the very start.
Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience as a Director of Engineering or senior engineering leader in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
* Extensive experience in backend development and architecture, with a strong understanding of modern technologies and best practices.
* Deep understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and distributed systems.
* Experience with building and scaling complex software systems.
* Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data processing technologies.
* Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Experience with AI/ML concepts and technologies is highly desirable.
* Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience in a greenfield project environment.
* Experience with security best practices.
Working Arrangements:
* Fully remote within the UK.
* Opportunity to work from London office in the future.
If you are a visionary engineering leader with a passion for AI and a proven track record of building successful engineering teams, we encourage you to apply.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Software Development
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