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Head of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

Engineering ManagerEngineering ManagerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1-10H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

20 hours ago

Salary

$170K - $225K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

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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