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Head of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Location
California
Posted
20 hours ago
Salary
$170K - $225K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Head of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Next Step Systems - National IT Recruiting Firm
• 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 organizational bottlenecks.
Job Requirements
- Strong technical background in software engineering and system architecture.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) experience required.
- Experience managing or leading engineering teams.
- Ability to structure engineering work and maintain development velocity.
- Strong judgment in technical decision-making.
- Comfortable operating in early-stage environments.
- Clear communication and ability to work across teams.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Savings Plan Options
- PTO
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