Head of Engineering

Direct message the job poster from Algorized Algorized is a fast growing deep tech startup redefining sensing and perception AI. Our sensor-agnostic software platform enables real-time human activity detection across automotive, healthcare, smart devices, and robotics. Were looking for a hands-on engineering leader with deep expertise in embedded systems, edge AI/ML, and scalable software architecturewho can drive execution while building and mentoring a high-performing team. You should thrive in fast-paced environments, take full ownership, and turn complex technical challenges into real-world, production-ready solutions. If you are resourceful, have deep understanding in scaling edge AI/ML and ready to join a dynamic fast-growing start-up this unique opportunity is for you! Key Responsibilities Lead & Scale: Manage, mentor, and expand a world-class technical team with expertise in embedded systems, radar signal processing, edge-ML, and software architecture. Product Engineering Ownership: Drive the engineering of a scalable, sensor-agnostic edge computing platform integrated on any wireless communication radar chip, multi-modal sensor fusionensuring robust AI/ML models performance, real-time processing, and algorithmic metrics KPIs. System Design: Define and implement a modular, scalable, and maintainable system architecture suitable for production-level deployments. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with the CEO, CPO, researchers and sales to define product roadmap, align execution, and meet customer milestones. Build scalable ML/AI Tech Stack: Lead hands-on development and architecture efforts across ML Infrastructure & Model Deployment. Customer-Facing Validation: Ensure technical delivery and validation with early adopters and enterprise partners. Process & Culture: Build a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and execution. Set high standards for code quality, agile practices, and documentation, while fostering a make-it-happen mindset and strong team accountability. Minimum Qualifications 15 years of professional experience in tech, including 5 years of experience as a Product Engineering/Management leader with a research background. Experience with platforms and large-scale AI infrastructure and on premises/hybrid products. Experience with general purpose systems and infrastructure, and with technical innovation in hardware and on-premises infrastructure. Experience leading and managing large-scale infrastructure teams, and delivering projects. Preferred qualifications Master's degree or PhD in Engineering. Experience leading Product, Engineering, and Research teams in complex, cross-functional environments. Experience innovating state-of-the-art technology at scale within large, complex, and cross-functional engineering environments, and a passion for development and the use of cross-platform shared code. Ability to balance detailed, technical guidance with big picture strategy, enabling teams to deliver products that are effective and also creating new ways to manage data at scale. Addition: Stock Options 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Seniority level

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