Head of Engineering

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a globally distributed engineering org
• Define and execute the technical roadmap in partnership with customers, Product, and Executive teams
• Architect and scale high-performing and cost-effective infrastructure to support AI-native, data-heavy systems and automation tooling
• Drive engineering excellence across delivery, quality, documentation, and velocity
• Own hiring, org design, career development, and team performance across engineering
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to define priorities and long-term investments
• Build systems that integrate automation, security, scalability, and reliability as defaults
• Provide technical mentorship, unblock ICs and EMs, and dive into architecture and code base when needed
• Represent Engineering in executive meetings and help drive company-wide decisions

Requirements

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles
• Proven success leading distributed or hybrid teams, especially managing international contractors
• Good technical intuition and depth, with the ability to participate in high-level system architecture, technical decision-making, and problem solving
• Ability to be engaged in both the tech and cannabis communities
• Experience with AI/ML-powered platforms, developer infrastructure, or automation tooling
• Background in fast-growing startups or scale-ups
• Expertise in organizational design, hiring, and people development
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Base Salary starting at $250,000
• Additional compensation: Equity + bonus available
• Medical/Dental/Vision offered to all full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with a match

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