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

Next Step Systems•San Francisco, CA

3d•$170,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Work closely with product, research, and leadership teams.
Ensure alignment across different engineering efforts and locations.
Help resolve technical and organizational bottlenecks.