Head of Product Engineering

Moonvalley is developing cuttingedge generative AI models designed to power Superbowlworthy commercials and awardwinning cinematic experiences. Our inaugural cuttingedge HD model Marey is built on exclusively licensed and owned data for professional use in Hollywood and enterprise applications.

Our team is an unprecedented convergence of talent across industries. Our elite AI scientists from Deepmind Google Microsoft Meta & Snap have decades of collective experience in machine learning and computational creativity. We have also established the first AIenabled movie studio in Hollywood filled with accomplished filmmakers and visionary creative talent. We work with the top producers actors and filmmakers in Hollywood as well as creativedriven global brands. So far weve raised over $70M from worldclass investors including General Catalyst Bessemer Khosla Ventures & YCombinator and were just getting started.

Role Summary:

Were looking for a Head of Product Engineering who has successfully scaled a startup into a highgrowth company someone who understands the challenges of rapid expansion while maintaining technical excellence and product innovation.

Our Engineering Product and Design (EPD) team is primarily North Americabased with team members in Toronto and New York City working in a mix of hybrid and remote environments. Were looking for someone who can help us expand globally while keeping our teams connected and efficient.

This role is perfect for an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a fastpaced product environment and can drive both strategy and .

What youll do:

• Lead and Scale the Engineering Team Build mentor and structure a highperforming product engineering organisation.

• Drive Product Development Partner with product and design teams to ship innovative AIdriven products at scale.

• Stay HandsOn Engage in architecture code reviews and development when needed ensuring technical quality and best practices.

• Make Strategic Technical Decisions Balance speed and scalability ensuring the right tradeoffs for longterm growth.

• Optimize Development Processes Implement best practices for agile development testing and deployment to accelerate product delivery.

• Foster a HighPerformance Culture Build a team that thrives on collaboration ownership and continuous learning.

What were looking for:

• Experienced in Scaling Youve taken a startup through rapid growth and understand what it takes to build a worldclass engineering team.

• Proven People Manager Youve successfully built and led highperforming engineering teams.

• Strong DecisionMaker You know when to be spy and when to optimize for the long term.

• Startup Mindset Comfortable with ambiguity fast iteration and balancing speed with technical excellence

Tech Stack:

• Development: Python (FastAPI) JavaScript/TypeScript React

• Database: PostgreSQL

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS Kubernetes

In our team we approach our work with the dedication similar to Olympic athletes. Anticipate occasional late nights and weekends dedicated to our mission. We understand this level of commitment may not suit everyone and we openly communicate this expectation.

If youre motivated by deeply technical problems a seemingly neverending uphill battle and the opportunity to build (and own) a generational technology company we can give you what youre looking for.

All business roles at Moonvalley are hybrid positions by default with some fully remote depending on the job scope. We meet a few times every year usually in London UK or North America (LA Toronto) as a company.

If youre excited about the opportunity to work on cuttingedge AI technology and help shape the future of media and entertainment we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences to equalize peak work periods or to otherwise balance organizational work

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