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VP of Engineering — AI (Hands-On) | London (4-5 days/week) | Up to £160k + Equity

Priority Hire – Initially 80% Hands-On, 20% Team Leadership, progressing to CTO.

A fast-growing Proptech scale-up is seeking a highly technical, hands-on VP of Engineering to lead the development of next-generation AI-powered SaaS platforms.

This is not a traditional executive role : they need a candidate who currently codes. The role will start 80% hands-on , making it ideal for someone with a proven track record of delivering AI products end-to-end .

The AI VP of Engineering will:

  • Lead the technical design, development, and delivery of AI products, including LLM, RAG, and multi-agent systems .
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Design to build scalable, high-performance AI-powered SaaS platforms.
  • Be hands-on with coding (~80%) , while mentoring and guiding a small AI engineering team (~20%).
  • Influence technology strategy and shape scalable architectures for future growth.

    • Requirements:

  • Exceptional Python skills and strong experience with Node.js .
  • Proven hands-on AI product delivery , with explicit examples of work shipped, role in the stack, and technical proof-points.
  • Experience with startups or scale-ups ; entrepreneurial mindset preferred. Previous founders highly valued.
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments ; self-starter mentality.
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field from a top 100 global university.

    • This is a unique opportunity for a technical leader ready to roll up their sleeves , deliver market-defining AI products, and progress toward CTO-level responsibility .

    If you thrive on hands-on coding, innovation, and entrepreneurial impact , this role is for you.

    Keywords: AI, ML, LLM, RAG, Multi-Agent Systems, VP of Engineering, Python, Node.js, Cloud, MLOps, Proptech, Scale-Up, Startup, Entrepreneur, Aspiring CTO

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