Head of Engineering

ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and grow the engineering team while remaining actively involved in coding and architectureDrive the technical roadmap and ensure alignment with product and company strategyArchitect and build scalable systems across backend, frontend, cloud infrastructure, and AI and ML pipelinesOversee the design and delivery of robust integration solutions that connect our platform with diverse e-commerce ecosystemsEnsure reliable mission-critical data flows through error handling, monitoring, and synchronization mechanismsEstablish technical standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices that accelerate development and integrationCollaborate closely with product, customer success, and external retail partners to ensure seamless implementation and measurable business outcomesFoster a high-performance engineering culture built on collaboration, innovation, and accountabilityAct as a strategic partner to the founders, with a clear path toward stepping into the CTO roleQualificationsTen or more years of professional software engineering experience, 5 years of leadership experience, with strong full-stack expertiseProven leadership experience in AI and ML-focused startups with successful outcomesHands-on proficiency in Python as a core requirementCloud deployment experienceStrong experience developing and deploying AI and ML models into production environmentsTrack record of leading and scaling engineering teams while staying actively involved in developmentExcellent communication skills with the ability to align technical priorities with business needsPreferred QualificationsBackground in e-commerce or retail technology is preferred, with fashion experience considered a significant plusExperience architecting integration frameworks and reusable SDKs for third-party developersAssisted in fundraising efforts and participated in boardroom-level discussionsTechnical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical fieldSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeContractJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyGet notified about new Head of Engineering jobs in Houston, TX.Note: This description has been refined to remove boilerplate and duplicate sections while preserving the original responsibilities and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-01