Harnham
Head of AI Engineering
$250,000 - $300,000 base + Bonus
Remote (US Only - East Coast Preferred)
The Company
We're partnering with a global AI strategy and technology firm that's spent the last decade delivering high-impact AI solutions to Fortune 500 clients. Their focus? Solving real business problems through cutting-edge, scalable AI-and now they're ready to take things to the next level.
They're looking for a Head of AI Engineering to build and lead the engineering function from the ground up. If you've been craving a seat at the table, the chance to shape a technical vision, and the freedom to stay hands-on while building a world-class team, this one's for you.
The Role
This is a pivotal leadership role at a company known for delivering enterprise-ready AI. You'll set the technical direction, build a cross-functional team, and ship high-performance systems for clients tackling complex challenges.
What You'll Do Own and architect the full tech stack: back-end, front-end, infra, and AI Write and review clean, scalable code across core AI platforms Deploy LLM-based systems using prompt engineering, embeddings, and vector search Build and optimize DevOps pipelines and deployment environments (local, staging, production) Set engineering standards around CI/CD, testing, and documentation Hire and lead a top-tier team across AI, full-stack, and infrastructure Collaborate closely with product, design, and AI researchers to bring ideas to life Help shape the company's technical roadmap and long-term product vision Create a high-trust, high-impact engineering culture rooted in innovation and agility About You
2+ years in a senior technical or leadership role, ideally in a fast-paced or client-facing environment Strong backend or full-stack development skills, with deep experience in modern API architecture Expert-level Python skills and hands-on experience building with LLMs (OpenAI, Hugging Face, etc.) Bonus if you've worked with RAG, LangChain, or vector databases Solid grounding in DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) Proven ability to lead and scale remote engineering teams A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset-you know how to ship and scale The Perks
Highly competitive base salary ($250k-$300k) + bonus Remote-first with flexible hours (East Coast preferred for time zone alignment) Ownership and influence at a critical stage of growth Work on cutting-edge AI systems that solve real-world problems
Keywords : Head of Engineering, AI Strategy, LLM, LangChain, RAG, Backend, Python, DevOps, Cloud, ML Infrastructure, AI Consulting, Leadership, Remote, Start-up
$250,000 - $300,000 base + Bonus
Remote (US Only - East Coast Preferred)
The Company
We're partnering with a global AI strategy and technology firm that's spent the last decade delivering high-impact AI solutions to Fortune 500 clients. Their focus? Solving real business problems through cutting-edge, scalable AI-and now they're ready to take things to the next level.
They're looking for a Head of AI Engineering to build and lead the engineering function from the ground up. If you've been craving a seat at the table, the chance to shape a technical vision, and the freedom to stay hands-on while building a world-class team, this one's for you.
The Role
This is a pivotal leadership role at a company known for delivering enterprise-ready AI. You'll set the technical direction, build a cross-functional team, and ship high-performance systems for clients tackling complex challenges.
What You'll Do Own and architect the full tech stack: back-end, front-end, infra, and AI Write and review clean, scalable code across core AI platforms Deploy LLM-based systems using prompt engineering, embeddings, and vector search Build and optimize DevOps pipelines and deployment environments (local, staging, production) Set engineering standards around CI/CD, testing, and documentation Hire and lead a top-tier team across AI, full-stack, and infrastructure Collaborate closely with product, design, and AI researchers to bring ideas to life Help shape the company's technical roadmap and long-term product vision Create a high-trust, high-impact engineering culture rooted in innovation and agility About You
2+ years in a senior technical or leadership role, ideally in a fast-paced or client-facing environment Strong backend or full-stack development skills, with deep experience in modern API architecture Expert-level Python skills and hands-on experience building with LLMs (OpenAI, Hugging Face, etc.) Bonus if you've worked with RAG, LangChain, or vector databases Solid grounding in DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) Proven ability to lead and scale remote engineering teams A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset-you know how to ship and scale The Perks
Highly competitive base salary ($250k-$300k) + bonus Remote-first with flexible hours (East Coast preferred for time zone alignment) Ownership and influence at a critical stage of growth Work on cutting-edge AI systems that solve real-world problems
Keywords : Head of Engineering, AI Strategy, LLM, LangChain, RAG, Backend, Python, DevOps, Cloud, ML Infrastructure, AI Consulting, Leadership, Remote, Start-up