Job Description
VP of Engineering — AI (Hands-On) | London (4-5 days/week) | Up to £160k + Equity
Priority Hire – Initially 80% Hands-On, 20% Team Leadership, progressing to CTO.
A fast-growing Proptech scale-up is seeking a highly technical, hands-on VP of Engineering to lead the development of next-generation AI-powered SaaS platforms.
This is not a traditional executive role: they need a candidate who currently codes. The role will start 80% hands-on, making it ideal for someone with a proven track record of delivering AI products end-to-end.
The AI VP of Engineering will:
- Lead the technical design, development, and delivery of AI products, including LLM, RAG, and multi-agent systems.
- Collaborate closely with Product and Design to build scalable, high-performance AI-powered SaaS platforms.
- Be hands-on with coding (~80%), while mentoring and guiding a small AI engineering team (~20%).
- Influence technology strategy and shape scalable architectures for future growth.
Requirements:
- Exceptional Python skills and strong experience with Node.js.
- Proven hands-on AI product delivery, with explicit examples of work shipped, role in the stack, and technical proof-points.
- Experience with startups or scale-ups; entrepreneurial mindset preferred. Previous founders highly valued.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments; self-starter mentality.
- Degree in Computer Science or related field from a top 100 global university.
This is a unique opportunity for a technical leader ready to roll up their sleeves, deliver market-defining AI products, and progress toward CTO-level responsibility.
If you thrive on hands-on coding, innovation, and entrepreneurial impact, this role is for you.
Keywords: AI, ML, LLM, RAG, Multi-Agent Systems, VP of Engineering, Python, Node.js, Cloud, MLOps, Proptech, Scale-Up, Startup, Entrepreneur, Aspiring CTO