Director of Engineering in London

At IP House, we empower brands, legal professionals, and rights holders to manage and protect intellectual property, both online and offline, on a truly global scale. Through cutting‑edge technology and deep cross‑border expertise, we deliver scalable, end‑to‑end solutions for IP portfolio management, enforcement, and content and brand protection.

Overview of the Role

IP House is at an exciting stage in its growth and is committing to a multi‑year digital transformation. We are investing heavily in our technology, modernising core platforms, and rethinking how our systems scale to support a fast‑growing, global business. We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to lead and grow our engineering organisation, shaping team structure, improving delivery, and ensuring we build the right systems in the right way. This is a senior leadership role for someone who enjoys building high‑performing teams, bringing clarity to complex environments, and translating strategy into predictable execution. If you’re excited by scaling teams, improving how engineering works, and leading through change in a complex, data‑driven business, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.

You will be accountable for engineering delivery, team health, maturity and standards. You will work closely with the CTO, Product and senior stakeholders to turn strategy into outcomes, while creating an environment where engineers can do their best work. This role is people and systems‑focused, not hands‑on coding, though strong technical credibility is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the engineering team structure in line with our roadmap, including squads, domains, and reporting lines.
• Hire and retain high‑quality engineering talent.
• Build, develop and manage Engineers, Engineering Managers and technical leaders.
• Partner with Product and the CTO to align roadmaps, capacity and delivery commitments.
• Ensure engineering teams consistently deliver high‑quality, production‑ready systems.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment where engineers can grow and thrive.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience leading engineering teams at scale.
• Proven track record of building and managing engineering managers and teams, including offshore and outsourced resources.
• Strong understanding of software delivery in complex, data‑heavy systems.
• Technical background sufficient to credibly challenge and support architectural decisions.
• Ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Experience leading teams through modernisation, transformation or platform evolution.

Great If You Have

• Background in SaaS, platform or data‑driven systems.
• Familiarity with cloud‑native platforms and distributed systems (at an oversight level).
• Experience in the intellectual property or brand protection space.

Why IP House

IP House is redefining how the world combats illicit trade and intellectual property theft, delivering scalable, end‑to‑end solutions that empower global brands and rights holders through innovation, strategic expertise and a relentless commitment to global enforcement. Achieving this ambitious mission requires collaboration among exceptionally talented people. We believe our team is the foundation of everything we do, and we invest accordingly, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth and shared excellence. We offer a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well‑being and financial security of our employees and their families. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a fast‑scaling organisation with a strong reputation for results and grow with it. IP House is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative and inclusive workplace.