Head of Engineering

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Edinburgh / £120000 - £130000 annum

INFO

Salary

SALARY:

£120000 - £130000

Location

LOCATION

Edinburgh

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

HEAD OF ENGINEERING
Remote (UK)
up to £130,000

HEAD OF ENGINEERING
This is a great opportunity to join a high‑growth organisation where you can take ownership of the Engineering function and play a critical role in scaling a sophisticated AI‑driven platform used by leading pharmaceutical companies.

THE COMPANY:

This business is operating at the intersection of AI, data science and pharmaceutical R&D with a mission is to make discoveries faster, smarter and more efficient.

THE ROLE:

You will take ownership of the Engineering function, providing leadership across technical delivery, people management and engineering operations. Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and scaling the Engineering team as the business grows
  • Establishing strong engineering processes, standards and ways of working
  • Providing architectural oversight and technical direction across the platform
  • Ensuring high‑quality, on‑time delivery of complex, enterprise‑grade projects
  • Developing, mentoring and supporting senior engineers and technical leaders

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

You will bring strong capability in:
  • Hands‑on engineering leadership within fast‑paced startup environments
  • Backend, data engineering or full‑stack systems at scale
  • Technical strategy, architecture and long‑term platform design
  • Managing and empowering highly capable senior engineers
  • Cross‑functional delivery, stakeholder management and prioritisation

THE BENEFITS:

You will receive a salary up to £130,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a fully remote role within a growing Series A business, offering significant scope for impact, ownership and progression.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.

CONTACT

Molly Bird

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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