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Head of Engineering

Austin, US
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Why join us?

We're building Handoff: an AI agent for running a construction business on autopilot. We help remodelers automate estimating, streamline operations, and win more work - backed by real-time cost data, intuitive design, and workflows that “speak contractor.” With over 10,000 monthly active users and $6B in annualized project volume already flowing through our platform, we’re becoming the trusted partner for the people who build our homes.

We are backed by $25M+ raised from Y Combinator, Sequoia, Initialized, and Greycroft. Our team is distributed across hubs in Austin, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires, and we are deeply focused on building intuitive, high-impact solutions that make a real difference for our users.

Head of Engineering at Handoff

You will build and lead an international engineering team to develop an intuitive, reliable, AI-driven platform for residential contractors. You will deliver on time practical software features and AI tools that automate estimating, project management, client communication, and materials purchasing. This role requires a balance of technical leadership, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve product quality, usability, and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

  • Manage engineers and guide them in the development of technical solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Steer the application of AI to solve real-world problems, ensuring a focus on delivering tangible and valuable outcomes.
  • Lead and mentor distributed, international engineering teams, including those in LATAM, Europe, and India.
  • Offer hands-on technical leadership and support to the engineering team, stepping in to address technical challenges as needed.
  • Ensure engineering consistently improves the customer experience.

About You

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Proven leadership experience in managing distributed, international engineering teams, including experience with teams in regions such as LATAM, Europe, and India.
  • Strong familiarity and practical experience with Node.js, Expo, TypeScript, and AWS cloud services.
  • Direct experience managing engineers working with AI and machine learning is essential.
  • A strong passion for practical AI applications and their real-world impact.
  • Demonstrated experience in handling and optimizing complex data pipelines.
  • A background working at startups (Series A to C funding stages); founder experience is considered a significant plus.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage and scale engineering teams of 40 or more engineers.
  • Hands-on technical capability and willingness to contribute technically when necessary.
  • Experience working at product-led companies is considered a plus.

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary + Equity
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care FSA (DC FSA)
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Top-Notch Equipment - Choose your laptop!
  • Team Offsites Around the World – In 2024, we gathered in Poland, Mexico, and Florida - where to next?

If you are passionate about leading high-performing teams and want to shape the engineering vision of a company that values technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now