At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI direction and model architecture for groundbreaking language technology.
- Company: Early-stage, well-funded team focused on breaking down language barriers.
- Benefits: Pension, equity, competitive salary, and a vibrant London office.
- Other info: Join a passionate team with a culture of recognition and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a founding-level role that shapes communication for millions.
- Qualifications: Deep experience in building AI models and solving complex problems.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're an early-stage, well-funded team building technology that breaks down language barriers in real-time conversation. The AI at the core of our product is the hardest problem we're solving - and the most important. We're taking our time on this hire because trust matters more than speed.
You'll be part of our senior leadership committee - sitting alongside the CEO, Head of Engineering, Head of Product, Head of GTM and Chief of Staff. You own the AI direction, the model architecture, and the long-term technical bets we make on how this product thinks, learns and scales. This is a founding-level role in everything but title.
What we're looking for:
- You have deep hands-on experience building and shipping AI models - not just fine-tuning, but understanding what's under the hood.
- You've worked on problems that are genuinely hard - real-time processing, speech, translation, or low-latency inference would be a strong signal.
- You're the kind of engineer who came up through places like DeepMind, top research labs, or early-stage AI teams where the bar was exceptionally high.
- You're curious, sharp and energised by unsolved problems rather than comfortable ones.
- You're someone people trust with decisions that are hard to reverse - you think carefully, communicate clearly, and don't cut corners on what matters.
- You can work independently at a senior level while staying closely aligned with a small, fast-moving team.
What this is:
- A seat at the table from day one - you'll help decide what we build and how we build it.
- The chance to own the AI layer of a product that could change how hundreds of millions of people communicate.
- A long-term commitment - we're not hiring someone to hand off to; we're hiring someone to grow with us through every stage.
What you'll get:
- Pension, equity, competitive salary, and offices in the heart of London that you'll actually want to come into.
- We believe good work should be recognised and rewarded fairly.
- A team that takes the work seriously but not itself - we have socials, we have passion, and we're building something we genuinely believe in.
- Sharp minds, low egos, and a genuine obsession with building things that matter.
If you've read this and thought "that's exactly what I want to work on" - we'd love to hear from you.
Head of AI employer: GLOT
As a Head of Engineering at our innovative London-based company, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to breaking language barriers through real-time translation technology. We offer a vibrant work culture that values collaboration and creativity, with flexible hours, a focus on employee well-being, and opportunities for personal growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
