FutureTech Recruitment

Head of Engineering

FutureTech Recruitment, New York

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$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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Head of Engineering

NYC (in office 5x week)

$200-250k base + strong equity

FutureTech Recruitment is partnered with an AI startup based in NYC. Their platform is a dynamic, intelligent system that integrates company data, user context, and external biopharma sources to deliver comprehensive insights significantly faster than traditional methods. They’re actively looking for a Head of Engineering who can be hands-on with coding when required.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the product and technical vision for their AI-powered workspace, staying hands-on with code and architecture.
Apply cutting-edge AI research (LLMs, RAG, agents, vector DBs) to build fast, scalable systems that evolve with user needs.
Align engineering, product, and business goals to balance short-term execution with long-term innovation.
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on excellence, accountability, and iteration.
Represent the company externally - engaging customers, investors, and the broader AI community to share their technical and product direction.

Requirements

8+ years of full-stack software engineering experience, with a strong grasp of architectural and coding best practices
Proven experience working with LLMs, RAG systems, vector databases, and prompt engineering
Hands-on with React, TypeScript, NodeJS, PostgreSQL, and Python
Track record of contributing to or building high-performing engineering cultures with a strong focus on quality and speed
Bonus points if you’ve worked in an early-stage startup or fast-paced, ambiguous environments and thrived
Very strong equity in a fast-growing, exciting start-up
Strong Health, Vision, and Dental coverage
401k

If you’re a hands-on engineering leader who wants to make a major impact at an exciting AI startup, click apply.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Software Development, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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