Head of Engineering

Role Overview

• Help structure engineering workstreams and ensure projects move forward efficiently
• Identify risks, unblock engineers, and maintain steady development velocity
• Ensure high engineering standards while keeping teams focused on shipping
• Translate product direction and technical strategy into clear engineering execution
• Contribute to key architecture discussions and technical decisions
• Support engineers in evaluating system design choices and implementation trade-offs
• Ensure systems are implemented in a scalable and maintainable way
• Build and scale a strong engineering team across China, US and Europe
• Recruit high-quality engineers and help maintain a strong hiring bar
• Establish structured hiring processes and interview standards
• Work closely with product, research, and leadership teams
• Ensure alignment across different engineering efforts and locations
• Help resolve technical and organisational bottlenecks

Requirements

• Strong technical background in software engineering and system architecture
• Experience managing or leading engineering teams
• Ability to structure engineering work and maintain development velocity
• Strong judgment in technical decision-making
• Clear communication and ability to work across teams