Head of Software Engineering - AI Applications

Head of Software Engineering - AI ApplicationsThe OpportunityJoin the team who is building an AI-powered platform to transform the $2T engineering services industry. We’re creating an intelligent operating system for engineering firms and their customers, using agentic AI to supercharge their talents and build products in hard technology spaces.This is a ground-floor opportunity for an entrepreneurial engineering leader. You’ll create the technical foundations for a high-potential software product with the support of a parent company that is leading innovation in engineering and manufacturing.Who We’re Looking ForYou’re a builder and leader who measures success by customer impact and has developed prototype products and taken them to scale. You’ve deployed on modern frameworks and can develop software that pushes the frontier. You’re energized by solving hard customer problems, finding new ways to work, and shipping products which make people’s jobs meaningfully better.You’ll lead our software engineering efforts and work closely with our general manager, head of product, and AI engineers. You’ll own the systems and software we deploy and build our engineering team from 1 to 8+ engineers over the next 18 months.What You’ll DoFirst 90 Days:Learn the Re:Build business and establish an understanding of our companies, their customers, and how they collaborateSharpen our team development practices and the technology stacks we’ll use to scale from 10 to 100,000 usersDevelop first prototypes of our AI-powered agents and validate them with product and pilot customersFirst Year:Own the entire software stack from infrastructure to user experienceProductionize models and agent workflows with our AI engineering teamHire and grow a small but mighty team with software, devops, and mlops expertiseDevelop software that helps us realize product-market fit and win our first 10 paying customersBuild systems that balance speed of iteration with long-term scalabilityCore Responsibilities:Architect and implement cloud-native applications using modern frameworksCreate robust APIs and services that power both web applications and AI agentsBuild data pipelines and infrastructure to support AI/ML workflowsEstablish engineering practices that allow our teams to move fast with minimal breakage and accrued technical debtCollaborate with customers during regular feedback sessions to refine the productPresent technical strategy and progress in monthly leadership reviewsTechnical RequirementsMust Have:5+ years building software products from concept to scale (10K+ users)Deep expertise in full-stack web development and API designExperience with cloud platforms and containerized deploymentsTrack record of leading engineering teams (3+ engineers) and technical hiringStrong opinions about system design, loosely heldAbility to balance rapid iteration with maintainable, well-tested codeValuable Experience:Building SaaS platforms from scratch at startups or innovation labsWorking with LLM APIs, vector databases, and coding agentsImplementing real-time collaboration features and workflow automationExperience in engineering, manufacturing, or B2B software marketsTrack record of technical leadership and mentoringYou’ll have significant input on choosing our tools, frameworks, and development languages as we scale. We value pragmatic technology decisions that balance speed of development with long-term maintainability. We use GitHub, Linear, and modern AI coding assistants to increase velocity.What We OfferReal Impact: Build something that fundamentally changes how hard technology engineering gets doneEquity & Growth: Participation in Re:Build’s LTIP equity program and opportunity for founder equity and leadership role in potential spin-outCustomer Access: Direct access to hundreds of real engineering projects annually through Re:Build companiesResources: Budget for tools, conferences, and team developmentAutonomy: Backed by Re:Build but operating with startup independenceLearning: Work directly with customers and AI engineers leading the wayBenefits: Full health/dental/vision, bonus program, generous 401K, paid time off, annual learning stipendQuality First: Human or AI-generated code must be well-tested and maintainableCustomer-Focused: Regular customer feedback sessions directly inform our roadmapPragmatic Innovation: We adopt new technologies when they solve real problemsTeam Growth: You’ll mentor engineers and have significant ownership over hiringTransparent Communication: Regular team interactions, monthly leadership reviews, open decision-makingWhat Success Looks LikeMonth 3: First agentic AI feature in pilot testing gaining customer feedbackMonth 6: Multiple pilot customers using several agents on the platform regularlyMonth 12: Clear product-market fit signals and platform earning revenue from first engineering services projectsCompensation & LocationLocation: Remote-first, with preference for candidates in Boston, Seattle, Los Angeles, or other cities with Re:Build pensation: Competitive salary range of $185,000 to $240,000 with performance bonus and long-term incentive plan included. Potential equity stake under independent spinout scenario, with accelerated vesting for foundational contributions.Please note this role is restricted to US citizens or lawful permanent residents only due to exposure to export controlled informationAbout Re:Build ManufacturingRe:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We harness deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re using their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.Ready to build something big?If you want to create products that matter, solve hard customer problems, and set the technical foundations for the next generation of engineering services we’d love to hear from you.We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operateRe:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. 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Created: 2025-10-06