Head of Engineering

Why join us?

Handoff is the AI agent that runs a construction company. We help remodelers automate estimating, streamline operations, and win more work - backed by real-time cost data, intuitive design, and workflows that speak contractor. With over 10,000 monthly active users and $6B in annualized project volume already flowing through our platform, were becoming the trusted partner for the people who build our homes.

We are backed by $25M+ raised from Y Combinator, Sequoia, Initialized, and Greycroft. Our team is distributed across hubs in Austin, So Paulo, and Buenos Aires, and we are deeply focused on building intuitive, high-impact solutions that make a real difference for our users.

Head of Engineering at Handoff

As a Head of Engineering, you will build and lead an international engineering team to develop an intuitive, reliable, AI-driven platform for residential contractors. You will deliver on time practical software features and AI tools that automate estimating, project management, client communication, and materials purchasing. This role requires a balance of technical leadership, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve product quality, usability, and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

Manage engineers and guide them in the development of technical solutions aligned with business goals.
Steer the application of AI to solve real-world problems, ensuring a focus on delivering tangible and valuable outcomes.
Lead and mentor distributed, international engineering teams, including those in LATAM, Europe, and India.
Offer hands-on technical leadership and support to the engineering team, stepping in to address technical challenges as needed.
Ensure engineering consistently improves the customer experience.

About You

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Proven leadership experience in managing distributed, international engineering teams, including experience with teams in regions such as LATAM, Europe, and India.
Strong familiarity and practical experience with Node.js, Expo, TypeScript, and AWS cloud services.
Direct experience managing engineers working with AI and machine learning is essential.
A strong passion for practical AI applications and their real-world impact.
Demonstrated experience in handling and optimizing complex data pipelines.
A background working at startups (Series A to C funding stages); founder experience is considered a significant plus.
Proven ability to effectively manage and scale engineering teams of 40 or more engineers.
Hands-on technical capability and willingness to contribute technically when necessary.
Experience working at product-led companies is considered a plus.

What we offer

Competitive Salary + Equity
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA (DC FSA)
Relocation Allowance
Top-Notch Equipment - Choose your laptop!
Team Offsites Around the World In 2024, we gathered in Poland, Mexico, and Florida - where to next?

If you are passionate about leading high-performing teams and want to shape the engineering vision of a company that values technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term impact, wed love to hear from you!

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