Head of Engineer, Product

📋 Description

• Set and communicate the technical vision and strategy for product engineering across all Pika
• Lead, mentor, and scale multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Architect and oversee the delivery of scalable, high-performing systems, ensuring best practices in
• Partner deeply with product, design, and ML teams to define technical solutions aligned with
• Guide technical decision-making at both strategic and architectural levels, including technology
• Champion standards for software quality, rapid iteration, and best-in-class product experience

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with significant time spent managing and scaling
• Strong record of technical leadership in developing and launching complex, high-impact, user-facing
• Proven experience in building and scaling distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure
• Mastery of system and software architecture for high-traffic, media-rich, or AI-powered applications
• Emotional intelligence and mentorship skills, with a track record of developing engineering leaders
• Deep experience collaborating with executive leadership to shape organizational vision and drive

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary in the AI industry
• Substantial equity in a fast-growing startup defining the future of AI and creativity
• Comprehensive health benefits, monthly stipends, and company retreats
• A collaborative leadership environment—we’re all building and launching together