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Head of Engineering

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Head of Engineering (Hands-On, AI-Powered Fintech Platform) Location: New York City -- Onsite 4 days/week Compensation: $280,000-$320,000 base + meaningful equity About Our Client Our client is ...

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Head of Engineering

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Head of Engineering (Hands-On, AI-Powered Fintech Platform) Location: New York City -- Onsite 4 days/week Compensation: $280,000-$320,000 base + meaningful equity About Our Client Our client is ...

C10 Labs

Head of Engineering

Boston, MA · On-site

Head of Engineering Department: OpenExpert.ai Employment Type: Full Time Location: Boston Description OpenExpert.AI (a C10Labs company) is building the intelligence layer for the modern energy system.

Wayvia

Head of Engineering

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$250K/yr

Job Brief  The Head of Engineering is responsible for building and leading an  AI-first engineering organization  that delivers intelligent, scalable, and highly reliable products at Wayvia.

Wayvia

Head of Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site

$250K/yr

Job Brief The Head of Engineering is responsible for building and leading an AI-first engineering organization that delivers intelligent, scalable, and highly reliable products at Wayvia. This role ...

Diffraqtion

Head of Engineering

Somerville, MA

$170K - $230K/yr

Head of Engineering Location: Somerville, MA (on-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Company Diffraqtion is building the world's first Quantum Camera, a device that replaces a conventional camera and ...

Diffraqtion

Head of Engineering

Somerville, MA

$170K - $230K/yr

Head of Engineering Location: Somerville, MA (on-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Company Diffraqtion is building the world's first Quantum Camera, a device that replaces a conventional camera and ...

Diffraqtion

Head of Engineering

Somerville, MA · On-site

$170K - $230K/yr

Head of Engineering Location: Somerville, MA (on-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Company Diffraqtion is building the world's first Quantum Camera, a device that replaces a conventional camera and ...

Flex Ltd

Head of Engineering

Henrico, VA · On-site

Reporting to the Senior Director - Global Engineering the Head of Engineering will be responsible for working with Engineering Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Management, Product Managers and other ...

Verasonics, Inc.

Head of Engineering

Kirkland, WA · On-site

We are currently searching for a Head of Engineering to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a highly experienced engineering leader who will be responsible for leading and guiding the overall ...

Verasonics, Inc.

Head of Engineering

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$200K - $275K/yr

We are currently searching for a Head of Engineering to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a highly experienced engineering leader who will be responsible for leading and guiding the overall ...

Flex

Head of Engineering

Henrico, VA · On-site

Reporting to the Senior Director - Global Engineering the Head of Engineering will be responsible for working with Engineering Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Management, Product Managers and other ...

Verasonics

Head of Engineering

Kirkland, WA · On-site

We are currently searching for a Head of Engineering to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a highly experienced engineering leader who will be responsible for leading and guiding the overall ...

Flex Ltd

Head of Engineering

Henrico, VA · On-site

Reporting to the Senior Director - Global Engineering the Head of Engineering will be responsible for working with Engineering Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Management, Product Managers and other ...

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AspectHead Of EngineerLead Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees engineering teams, strategic planning, and department goalsLeads technical projects, mentors engineers, and ensures technical excellence
Required CredentialsTypically requires extensive engineering experience, leadership skills, and often a management backgroundStrong technical expertise, engineering degree, and project leadership experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic focus, cross-department collaborationHands-on technical work, project management, team mentorship

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Head of Engineering

NxT Level

Manhattan, NY • On-site

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Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Head of Engineering (Hands-On, AI-Powered Fintech Platform)

Location: New York City — Onsite 4 days/week
Compensation: $280,000–$320,000 base + meaningful equity

About Our Client

Our client is building the next generation of investing infrastructure—an AI-powered wealth platform designed to deliver a highly personalized, real-time investing experience. They’ve raised $20M+ from top-tier investors (including Y Combinator and other notable backers) and are scaling rapidly post-Series A. The product is already used by 2M+ investors, and the company is entering a build-and-scale phase where technical leadership is the multiplier.

The Role

Our client is hiring a high-octane, hands-on Head of Engineering to own technology vision and execution end-to-end. This is a rare opportunity to architect and scale a modern fintech platform from the ground up—covering core systems, data architecture, AI capabilities, reliability, and engineering culture.

This is not a “manage from the sidelines” role. You’ll operate at every altitude—writing code, making architectural decisions, and building a high-performing team—while partnering directly with the founders to define the roadmap and ship fast without compromising quality.

What You’ll Do

  • Architect and scale a modern, AI-powered fintech platform, owning end-to-end technology strategy across platform, data, and AI
  • Lead, hire, and mentor a high-performing engineering team while remaining hands-on in the code
  • Drive product velocity by establishing best practices for code quality, testing, release management, and developer experience
  • Improve reliability and observability for real-time systems (e.g., trading, pricing, portfolio updates) with strong operational rigor
  • Partner with founders to define product roadmap, technical strategy, and execution plans that bring the company vision to life

Product Surface Area You’ll Own

This platform is designed to feel modern, approachable, and personalized—particularly for next-generation investors. Core product capabilities include:

  • Investing “Playlists”: users bundle groups of stocks, customize allocations, and create themed portfolios
  • Expert-built portfolios: curated, diversified options built by financial experts
  • Automated investing: recurring contributions and schedules to build wealth over time
  • Subscription model: premium wealth management experience via an annual subscription
  • AI-powered financial coaching: an in-product “copilot” experience that explains concepts simply and suggests tailored strategies

What Our Client Is Looking For

  • Proven experience leading engineering in a high-ownership environment (startup/scale-up preferred)
  • Deep technical strength: backend/platform architecture, data systems, and building reliable production systems
  • Comfort operating in real-time and high-trust domains (fintech experience is helpful but not required if fundamentals are strong)
  • Strong judgment balancing speed vs. correctness, and the ability to create execution clarity in ambiguity
  • Track record building teams: hiring, mentoring, leveling, and establishing a high-performance culture
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative operating style with product and business leadership

Why Candidates Join

  • Foundational leadership seat with full ownership of engineering strategy and execution
  • Real traction and scale with a product already used by millions
  • Modern AI-enabled product experience with clear room to expand capabilities
  • Strong investor backing and momentum post-Series A
  • Direct partnership with founders and meaningful influence on roadmap, culture, and outcomes

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