Head of Engineering – AI

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September 2

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $190k - $240k / year

⏰ Full Time

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👮‍♀️ Software Engineering Manager

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Conscious Talent

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B2B • Recruitment • HR Tech

Conscious Talent is a company dedicated to connecting conscious leaders and visionary organizations that prioritize both professional excellence and personal development. They provide resources and support for executives seeking job opportunities that align with their values and inner growth, as well as offering companies access to elite talent with a focus on authenticity and meaningful connections. Ultimately, Conscious Talent aims to bridge the gap between personal evolution and professional goals, creating a more resilient and genuinely connected workplace.

1 - 10 employees

Founded 2025

🤝 B2B

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👥 HR Tech

📋 Description

• Head of Engineering to lead engineering team and own technical execution of product vision • Architect complex systems, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery of high-quality features • Lead a team of 4–6 engineers and own day-to-day technical execution • Architect scalable systems for AI-powered personal growth features • Make critical technical decisions on technology stack, architecture, and implementation approaches • Establish engineering best practices, code review standards, and development processes • Build and optimize React Native mobile apps, React web applications, and TypeScript backend services • Architect scalable systems using Postgres, Firestore, and modern cloud infrastructure • Implement robust CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes on Vercel and similar platforms • Debug complex issues across the full stack and ensure system reliability • Prototype new technical approaches and validate technical feasibility • Collaborate closely with founders to translate product vision into technical roadmaps • Break down complex product initiatives into executable engineering tasks • Mentor and grow junior and mid-level engineers, lead technical design reviews, and guide hiring

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years software engineering experience with 5+ years in senior/lead roles • Expert-level TypeScript and React/React Native experience • Strong background in full-stack development with React, Node.js, and mobile apps • Experience with modern deployment platforms (Vercel, CI/CD pipelines) • Database experience with both SQL (Postgres) and NoSQL (Firestore) systems • Experience with state management libraries (Zustand, Redux, or similar) • AI/ML systems integration and LLM API experience • Proven track record leading engineering teams of 3+ people • Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical decision-making • Ability to balance technical debt, feature development, and system reliability • Strong communication skills for collaborating with non-technical stakeholders • Experience at high-growth startups, ideally post-seed/Series A stage • Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities • Bias toward shipping and iterating rather than over-engineering • Understanding of how engineering decisions impact user experience and business metrics • Experience building consumer-facing products with high engagement requirements • Understanding of how technical architecture impacts user experience • Ability to make pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and scalability • Interest in AI applications and human-computer interaction • Experience with AI/ML applications in consumer products (bonus) • Background building real-time messaging or conversation systems (bonus) • Previous experience as a founding engineer or early technical hire (bonus) • Interest in psychology, personal development, or wellness tech (bonus) • Open source contributions or technical blog writing (bonus)

🏖️ Benefits

• Own the technical direction of a fast-growing AI product used by 50K+ people • Work directly with founders in shaping the future of AI-powered personal growth • Build and lead a world-class engineering team from the ground up • High autonomy and ownership over technical decisions • Competitive salary: $190k – $240k based on experience • Significant equity package with high upside potential • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage • Latest equipment and home office setup • Professional development budget and conference attendance • Culture that thrives on self-discovery, introspection, and personal growth • Work with a passionate team that lives the values they are building for • Opportunity to shape engineering culture and practices from early stage • Direct mentorship from founding CTO on complex technical challenges • Venice Beach office with flexible remote options • Open to candidates in US time zones (Remote friendly)