Head of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Required, Work From Home

Head of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Required, Work From Home We are looking for a Head of Engineering who can drive engineering execution, structure engineering workstreams, and help build a high-performing engineering team. The Head of Engineering role focuses on turning product and technical direction into reliable delivery and ensures the team ships effectively and consistently. A strong technical foundation in system architecture is a must. The Head of Engineering role involves helping manage engineering workstreams, supporting technical decisions, and leading engineering hiring across the globe. This position is 100% Remote. Head of Engineering Responsibilities: Engineering Execution: - 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. Technical Guidance: - 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. Team Building and Recruiting: - 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. Cross-Team Coordination: - Work closely with product, research, and leadership teams. - Ensure alignment across different engineering efforts and locations. - Help resolve technical and organizational bottlenecks. Head of Engineering Qualifications: - 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 include medical insurance, Dental, Vision, Savings Plan Options, PTO, etc. Keywords: San Francisco CA Jobs, Head of Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Head of Engineering, Programming, Programmer Analyst, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Work From Home, California Recruiters, IT Jobs, California Recruiting Looking to hire a Head of Engineering in San Francisco, CA or in other cities? Our IT recruiting agencies and staffing companies can help. We help companies that are looking to hire Heads of Engineering for jobs in San Francisco, California and in other cities too. Please contact our IT recruiting agencies and IT staffing companies today! Please check out all of our jobs at www.nextstepsystems.com.