At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the technical evolution of a GenAI-powered product and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
- Company: Fast-scaling tech startup backed by tier-one investors, focused on global expansion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity package, and the chance to shape impactful technology.
- Other info: Role based in Melbourne, with flexibility for remote discussions.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and drive innovation in AI across Australia, the UK, and the US.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in SaaS, deep technical skills, and a strategic mindset.
We’re excited to represent our client who is looking for a Head of Engineering for a fast-scaling tech startup backed by tier-one investors to lead the technical evolution of a GenAI-powered product scaling across Australia, the UK, and the US. With strong traction and global expansion underway, we’re now looking for a deeply technical leader to help us scale from a lean local team to a global platform.
What you’ll work with:
- Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling
- AI: LLM orchestration, real-time inference pipelines, GenAI agents
- Integrations: EMRs, messaging systems, and regional health infrastructure
Your impact:
- Scale a high security grade GenAI platform.
- Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team across regions.
- Architect and execute a roadmap that supports global growth.
- Lead engineering culture, dev processes, and compliance alignment (HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Balance velocity with technical excellence and long-term scalability.
You bring:
- Leadership experience in fast-growing SaaS companies.
- A history of building production systems that handle sensitive data at scale.
- Deep comfort with shipping and maintaining GenAI and real-time platforms.
- The ability to lead from both the whiteboard and the codebase.
- Suits a direct communicator who is strategic and drives high accountability.
Role is based in Melbourne but open for a discussion if you're based elsewhere. Competitive salary and equity package with the chance to shape something truly impactful.
Head of Engineering in Melbourne employer: CVP
Join a fast-scaling tech startup in Melbourne that is at the forefront of AI innovation, offering a unique opportunity to lead the engineering team behind a GenAI-powered product. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salary packages, and a culture that values technical excellence and accountability, this role provides the chance to make a significant impact while working in a collaborative environment. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of technology on a global scale, all while being part of a supportive and dynamic team.
