Head of Engineering

Head of EngineeringLocation: San Francisco - OnsiteCompensation: $275k-$345k + EquityDomain: AI-Powered B2B SaaSAbout the RoleA venture-backed AI software company is hiring a Head of Engineering to help define the technical direction of the business.What You'll DoSet technical direction across multiple systems and teams.Lead complex architecture, data migration, and platform initiatives.Drive reliability, scalability, observability, and engineering best practices.Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards across the organization.Partner with leadership on product strategy, roadmap planning, and technical trade-offs.Influence long-term platform decisions that support continued growth.What We're Looking For8+ years of software engineering experience.Experience owning production systems where uptime, reliability, and correctness are critical.Proven ability to influence technical direction beyond a single team.Deep expertise with TypeScript and modern React frameworks.Strong background in database architecture, schema design, and data integrity.Experience operating in fast-paced startup environments.Track record of mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards.Ownership mindset and ability to lead through ambiguity.Nice to HaveExperience with event-driven architectures or workflow orchestration platforms.Experience scaling SaaS products through significant growth.Background in fintech, revenue technology, payments, or B2B software.Experience helping shape engineering processes, hiring frameworks, or technical career ladders.