Director of Product & Engineering - Long Stays in London

The hospitality industry is uniquely human, and it deserves technology that's just as inspiring as the people behind it. At Mews, we're transforming the industry with a platform that helps hotels run smarter, move faster and create better guest experiences.You'll work with smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do. You'll have autonomy and the trust to make good decisions and move quickly. And you'll enjoy a real sense of purpose as you see the impact of what we're building.If you're motivated by ownership, curiosity and meaningful impact, and are driven to deliver consistent high performance, you'll feel at home here.Long Stays is one of the fastest-growing and most structurally underleveraged segments in hospitality. Mews has the operating system, the distribution and the customer relationships to win here. What it needs is a person who can own the product and engineering capability that makes that real, with accountability for the commercial outcomes that follow. The scope of this role is unusually broad: product vision, technical direction, and ARR growth sit in one seat.What you'll be doingOwning the Long Stays product vision, strategy and roadmap, with direct accountability for ARR growth and product north star metrics across hybrid operators, student accommodation, aparthotels and colivingLeading the full resident lifecycle as a product capability: from booking and lead-to-lease through billing automation, deposit lifecycle, index-linked rent increases, and tenant self-serviceSetting technical direction for the tribe: architecture decisions, engineering standards, system health, and the context repository that lets builders operate without constant handoffsDesigning and embedding AI-assisted delivery workflows across the tribe, building approaches the team follows, and actively checking AI output rather than accepting itAI Fluency Level 3: In this role, that means you have redesigned how a product or engineering team delivers using AI, built workflows others follow, and you consistently pressure-test what the tools give you. You know when AI output is right, when it needs work, and when it should not be used at all.For more information on AI fluency at Mews, please refer to "AI Fluency at Mews: A Comprehensive Guide for Candidates" on Confluence.What we're looking forExperience in both product leadership and hands-on building, moving between strategy and execution in the same weekTechnical depth to engage seriously with engineers on architecture, with clear opinions about what good looks likeA track record in a vertical or segment-specific product context, with commercial instincts to matchAI Fluency Level 3 or equivalent: you have rebuilt how a team works using AI, built approaches others follow, and you actively question what the tools give youPay Transparency at MewsSalary ranges are provided in good faith and reflect current market conditions and internal pay structures. Final compensation may be adjusted based on funding, budget constraints, or exceptional candidate qualifications, but will remain within reasonable proximity to the stated range.This salary disclosure is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency legislation. We are committed to equal pay practices and prohibit salary history inquiries during our recruitment process.If the location you're applying from wasn't originally advertised for this role, salary range information is available upon request at any point during the application/interview process - your recruiter will be able to help.No matter where you're based, you'll enjoy:Unlimited paid holiday (yes, really)Participation in our company share programPaid parental leave (6 months fully paid for primary caregivers, 2 months for secondary, available after one year of service)An annual Learning budget of €300 (and more for high performers) to support your developmentMonthly "EDGE" time to Explore, Develop, Grow, and Elevate yourselfA work from anywhere policy with flexibility to work abroad for a few weeks each yearRelocation options, available after one yearFlexible, hybrid working optionsA home office setup budget to make your workspace your own and a monthly work-from-home allowanceClaude tokens, so you can automate workflows and build smarter, more efficient ways of workingLocal benefitsYou'll receive additional benefits that vary by location, from healthcare and retirement plans to team events, socials and other perks. Ask us about it during your interview process.
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