Head of Engineering (all genders)

Head of Engineering Build Lead Ship

Were at an inflection point. The home-building industry is being transformed by AI and were positioned to lead that change. As Head of Engineering youll drive how we leverage these new tools and technologiesnot just in our product but in how your team builds software. LLMs AI-assisted development automated testing new paradigmsyoull decide what matters and whats hype then bring meaningful change to our engineering organization.

But heres what makes it different:This isnt a pure management role. Youll write code review PRs debug production issues and architect systemswhile leading a team of senior engineers who expect you to stay technical. If youve been itching to get back into the code while still shaping technical direction this role bridges both worlds.

Were past the MVP phase but still moving fast. Youll inherit working Django/Python applications a revenue-generating product and a team that ships weekly. Your job is to scale what works fix what doesnt and push the boundaries of whats possibleboth in what we build and how we build it.

WHAT YOULL ACTUALLY DO

Code & Architecture (40-50% of your time)

• Write Python/Django backend code regularlythis isnt symbolic; its expected

• Lead by example in code reviews setting standards for quality performance and maintainability

• Make architectural decisions with production trade-offs in mind: when to refactor when to ship fast when to pay down tech debt

• Debug gnarly production issues alongside the team when things break

Technical Leadership & Innovation (30-40%)

• Own the technical roadmaptranslating business goals into concrete engineering initiatives

• Drive AI transformation across two dimensions: (1) AI/ML features that create real product value and (2) how AI changes how we build software (dev tooling workflows automation)

• Make build-vs-buy decisions on infrastructure tools and third-party integrations

• Lead the charge on modern development practicesfrom AI-assisted coding to automated testingand bring meaningful tooling changes to the engineering org

• Drive security scalability and performance improvements as the user base grows

People & Team (20-30%)

• Lead a senior engineering team (Frontend Backend Data QA) who value autonomy and clarity over micromanagement

• Mentor engineers through code architecture discussions and career developmentincluding helping them adapt to new AI-powered workflows

• Own hiring compensation decisions promotions and performance managementyoull shape not just the teams future but their growth

• Build lightweight processes that enable speed not bureaucracy

• Partner cross-functionally with Product Business and Operations teams

Technical Depth (Non-Negotiable)

• 8 years building production web applications with significant hands-on Python experience

• Deep Django/DRF expertise preferredyou should be comfortable jumping into our codebase on day one

• Strong system design skills: APIs PostgreSQL caching scalability patterns performance optimization

• Production mindset: monitoring logging incident response security best practices

• Solid grasp of GDPR authentication/authorization and secure coding practices

Leadership Experience

• 3 years leading engineering teams ideally in high-growth or startup environments

• Track record of mentoring senior engineers and shipping high-impact products

• Proven ability to make technical trade-offs that balance speed with sustainability

• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and adapting as you learn

Startup DNA

• You thrive in environments where priorities shift resources are lean and shipping matters

• Youre equally comfortable debugging CSS optimizing database queries or discussing business strategy

• You default to action over analysis paralysis

• Youve worked in scale-up environments (Series A to C) and know the difference between startup chaos and productive iteration

Communication & Collaboration

• You can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders without dumbing things down

• You translate business requirements into technical solutions and technical constraints into business opportunities

• Youre comfortable saying no when needed but always with context and alternatives

The Work

• Real technical challenges at scalehundreds of thousands of users significant traffic complex integrations

• A mature codebase with room for meaningful improvement not a rewrite-from-scratch situation

• Autonomy to make technical decisions that matter with support from leadership

• Direct impact on product direction and company strategy

• Shape the next generation of development practices how we build ship and evolve software with AI

The Team

• Work with smart senior engineers who care about craft and dont need hand-holding

• A culture that values high standards data-driven decisions and mutual respect

• Genuine collaborationengineering has a seat at the table in product and business discussions

• A team that genuinely enjoys working together with a great sense of humor and a strong foundation of trust

The Growth

• Join at a pivotal moment where your decisions shape the next 3-5 years of technical architecture

• Clear ownership and accountabilityyour wins and losses are visible

• Mentorship from experienced peers and leadership whove scaled products before

The Perks

• Competitive compensation matching responsibility and impact

• Urban Sports Club membership or Deutschlandticketyour choice

• Weekly team lunch regular offsites and team events

• Modern office in Berlin-Kreuzberg by the Landwehrkanalgreat for focus work and occasional walks

• Work-life balance that actually means something

We are an equal-opportunity employer

At Neuraum differences are celebrated. No matter your background what you look like where you come from or where youre going were delighted if you stop by. Were proud to have built a place where everyone is welcome so please dont let anything hold you back. If you see a role that piques your interest apply and well take it from there together.

Apply with your CV or LinkedIn Profile. If you have questions contact our recruiter Vicki at or visit.

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