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Deputy Head of Engineering

· Job Posted February 20, 2026
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We are looking for a Deputy Head of Engineering who will act as a technical guardian and a right hand to the Head of Engineering. You won't just be managing people; you will be the key person responsible for the architectural integrity, security, and technical excellence of our projects. Your role is to bridge the gap between high-level engineering strategy and day-to-day execution.

Job Responsibility

  • Architectural Guardrails: Ensuring all projects strictly follow the established company architecture
  • Rigorous Code Review: Maintaining a high bar for code quality across teams
  • Project Bootstrapping: Hands-on involvement in the deployment and configuration of new projects
  • Security & Compliance: Implementing and overseeing security measures at both the code level and hosting level
  • Innovation & AI Adoption: Leading the implementation of new technologies, specifically focusing on AI-driven workflows and MCP to enhance developer productivity
  • Growth Engineering: Managing technical aspects of A/B testing via Growthbook and ensuring accurate data tracking through Mixpanel and GTM
  • Technical Leadership & Hiring: Conducting technical interviews to scale the team and mentoring developers
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifying outdated practices and replacing them with modern, more efficient workflows

Requirements

  • Node.js & Next.js Expert: 3+ years of intensive experience with the stack
  • Proven Leadership: 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams
  • Infrastructure & DevOps: Solid experience with AWS and Cloudflare
  • Database Mastery: Deep understanding of Postgres and experience with modern ORMs like Drizzle or Prisma
  • Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in setting up and interpreting data from Mixpanel and Google Analytics
  • experience running systematic A/B tests
  • Security First: Strong knowledge of web security principles (OWASP, WAF, hosting-level protection)
  • Communication & Resilience: Ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams and stakeholders while maintaining focus in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • MCP Knowledge: Practical experience with Model Context Protocol to build or optimize AI-assisted development tools
  • Performance Tuning: Experience in fine-tuning Web Vitals and optimizing backend latency for high-traffic applications
  • Advanced AI Integration: Experience building custom AI agents or complex RAG systems

What we offer

  • Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime
  • Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off
  • Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off
  • Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them
  • Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities
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