Head Of Engineering

Head Of Engineering

We're looking for a head of engineering to lead and scale Blinq's engineering organisation across web and mobile - and to architect the next evolution of our platform around an agentic workforce.

Our 35-person engineering team is the core engine behind Blinq's growth. This role goes beyond traditional engineering leadership - you'll be responsible for shaping how humans and intelligent systems build, ship, and operate software at Blinq.

You'll partner directly with the founder to define and execute a deeply technical, platform-first strategy - one that enables rapid product iteration, embeds ai into the development lifecycle, and unlocks step-function gains in engineering velocity and quality.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll stay close to the code, architecture, and systems design - setting a high technical bar and ensuring we build with rigor, scalability, and taste.

what you'll do

• lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of web and mobile engineers, while embedding a culture of ownership, craft, and technical excellence
• define and execute blinq's platform strategy, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and built for speed
• drive adoption of an agentic engineering model — integrating ai tools and workflows that meaningfully increase developer leverage
• stay close to the code: review architecture, dive into complex technical problems, and guide key implementation decisions
• partner with the ceo/founder to shape long-term technical direction and align engineering with company strategy
• own engineering execution end-to-end — from ideation to production — with a focus on velocity, quality, and reliability
• build and evolve team structure, hiring exceptional talent while maintaining a high performance bar
• establish scalable processes and systems that enable fast iteration without compromising engineering standards

what you'll bring

• experience leading and scaling a high-performing engineering organisation (~35 engineers), including managing managers and senior ics
• strong technical background - you've been deep in the weeds before and can still engage at the code, system design, and architecture level
• proven ability to define and execute platform and technical strategy for high-growth products
• deep curiosity and conviction around ai/agentic workflows and how they reshape how engineering teams operate
• strong product instincts and a bias toward building experiences users love
• ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environment
• exceptional coaching and talent development skills - you raise the bar for everyone around you

what you get

• equity & ownership : we're building something massive, and we want you to share in the upside. genuinely.
• competitive salary & growth path : as blinq grows, your role and compensation grow with it - no glass ceilings here.
• generous paid time off : at least 20 days fully disconnect each year, with a flexible policy beyond that.
• free food : enjoy daily breakfast and lunch at some of our offices, plus an always-stocked snack bar.